Law No. ZRU-1174: teachers face fines of up to 5 BCA and a one-year work ban for violence against or humiliation of children

From 12 September 2026, teachers who use physical violence against or humiliate children face a fine and a one-year ban on working in educational organisations. This is set out in Law No. ZRU-1174 of 11 September 2026, signed by the President, amending several legislative acts to strengthen child protection.

The law was adopted by the Legislative Chamber on 23 December 2025, approved by the Senate on 9 July 2026 and took effect on 12 September 2026.

Fines for teachers

The Code of Administrative Responsibility now includes a new offence. It applies to persons responsible for teaching and upbringing. A fine may be imposed for:

• Physical violence in the educational process
• Humiliating or insulting a minor

The fine is 1–5 BCA, or UZS 440,000 to UZS 2.2 million. The rule applies where the conduct does not amount to a crime.

One-year work ban

A person held administratively liable for physical or psychological violence against a minor in the course of teaching may not work for one year in the following organisations:

• Preschool
• General secondary
• Specialised secondary and vocational
• Supplementary children's education

Child maintenance

Family law rules have changed as well:

• Parents cannot be released from paying maintenance for children placed in state or non-state children's institutions
• The Inson social services centres will take part in cases on reducing maintenance for children left without parental care

What this means in practice. Parents who encounter abuse should collect evidence — witness statements, medical records, messages — and contact the institution's management and law enforcement. Educational organisations should:

• Brief staff on the new rules
• When hiring, check whether a candidate is subject to a teaching ban

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