ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES AND CRIMES WITHIN THE SPHERE OF FAMILY LIFE: A COMPARATIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE LEGISLATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN AND CIS COUNTRIES
Keywords:
family life, administrative offense, crime, domestic violence, comparative legal analysis, administrative responsibility, criminal responsibility, legislation of the CIS countries, prevention, legal protectionAbstract
This article provides a comparative legal analysis of the legal nature of administrative offenses and crimes committed within the sphere of family life, the measures of responsibility established for them, and the mechanisms of legal regulation, using the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and CIS countries as examples. The study focuses particularly on issues of domestic violence, administrative disputes between family members, offenses involving violence, and their qualification as crimes. Additionally, the distinctive aspects of legal protection of family relations, preventive measures, and sentencing practices in CIS countries are examined. Based on the comparative analysis, scientific and practical conclusions and proposals have been developed aimed at improving Uzbekistan's legislation, strengthening the prevention of family offenses, and protecting the rights of victims.
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