PRESIDENTIAL DECREE OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

of September 19, 2018 No. UP-5542

About enhancement of procedure for release from criminal liability of the citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on delusion who appeared as a part of terrorist, the extremist or other prohibited organizations and groups

In the country the large-scale measures for improvement of the social and spiritual circle in society aimed at providing religious tolerance and liberty of conscience, and also effective protection of youth against impact of terrorist, extremist and other destructive ideas are taken.

As a result, only in 2017 more than 18 thousand citizens who were repentant earlier deeds and came back to peace conduct of life are struck off the register of persons inclined to participation in activities of the terrorist, extremist or other prohibited organizations and groups. More than 10 thousand from them received the practical help in employment, social support and establishing business activity.

For the purpose of provision to the citizens who on delusion appeared as a part of the prohibited organizations and groups, including who are outside the Republic of Uzbekistan, realized illegality of the acts and followed way of correction, opportunity to return home, to the families, peaceful life, and also being guided by the principle of humanity:

1. Create the Republican interdepartmental commission on consideration of addresses of the citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on delusion who appeared as a part of terrorist, the extremist or other prohibited organizations and groups (further - the Commission), according to appendix.

2. Enter since November 1, 2018 procedure according to which:

the citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan who on delusion appeared as a part of the terrorist, extremist or other prohibited organizations and groups (further - the prohibited organizations), are exempted from criminal liability based on the conclusion of the Commission;

in case of pronouncement of the negative conclusion by the Commission all circumstances are considered according to the procedure, established by the legislation.

3. Determine that citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan can be exempted from criminal liability according to this Decree if they:

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