Committee Approves Draft Law to Cancel Fines for Corruption
The Committee on Law and Order, Crime Control and Fighting Corruption of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has recently approved a draft law proposed by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). The law focuses on abolishing fines for corruption and other crimes, advocating instead for real prison terms.
In the second and third readings, the Committee approved the draft law without discussion. According to the document, when an accused individual admits guilt and fully compensates for material damage related to crimes such as corruption, abuse of office, and illegal enrichment, the court will impose a punishment in the form of imprisonment for a period of no less than half the minimum term prescribed by the law.
Specifically, the proposed law aims to abolish fines for a range of crimes including corruption, abuse of power, taking a bribe, forgery, and negligence, among others. The SCNS emphasizes the need for the imposition of prison sentences instead of financial penalties for such offenses.
On December 5, Kamchybek Tashiev presented the draft law to Parliament members, suggesting that those found guilty of corruption should be deprived of their liberty. Additionally, the law suggests prohibiting the relatives of corrupt officials from working in state and municipal services.
Ultimately, the draft law seeks to strengthen measures against corruption and ensure that individuals who engage in corrupt practices face more severe consequences, such as imprisonment, rather than simply paying fines. The approval of this law marks a significant step towards combating corruption in Kyrgyzstan.
