Some are proposing the reinstatement of the death penalty

"If you support, I propose to include in Uzbek Constitution another important provision, which prohibits the death penalty in Uzbekistan," - said President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev:

“History indicates that human dignity is first and foremost reflected in one's natural right to life.

This is one of our greatest and most sacred values.

In fact, we have gradually curtailed the number of crimes punishable by death and abolished it.

Nevertheless, some citizens have suggested that the death penalty be reinstated and reintroduced into criminal law.

Death penalty has been annulled in most countries around the world that promote democratic and humanist ideals.

Because the right to live is a natural right of every human being, given by the Creator, not by the state.

If you support, I propose to include another requisite provision in our Constitution: "The death penalty is prohibited in Uzbekistan."

In this way, we will show the world that we will never back down on this very serious issue, that we are committed to the ideals of humanity."