Crimes Against Sexual Integrity of Minors: Criminal-Legal and Penitentiary Aspects
Zhailau Z. Chokina M. Torgautova B. Baizhomartova K. Karbekov K.
2026Brill Nijhoff
International Criminal Law Review
2026
The aim of the study was to examine the criminal-legal aspects of offences against the sexual integrity of minors in Central Asian countries, and to assess the effectiveness of law enforcement and penitentiary programmes. The paper considers key types of offences such as rape, violent sexual acts, and involvement in prostitution and pornography. Differences in criminal law approaches to the punishment of such crimes in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan were analysed. The study revealed significant diversity in legislation across the region, which may result in legal gaps—particularly in addressing digital crimes such as the distribution of child pornography. The study also revealed significant issues in the region’s penitentiary systems. The practical significance of this research lies in the recommendations for improving criminal justice policy, enhancing justice and rehabilitation systems, and developing new approaches to combating crimes against minors.
execution of sentences , law enforcement practices , offender rehabilitation , psychological correction , recidivism , sexual offences , social adaptation
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Department of Economy, Services and Law, Almaty Humanitarian-Economic University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
School of Economic and Legal Technologies and Services, Eurasian Technological University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
School of Law and Public Administration, Narxoz University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Department of Economy
School of Economic and Legal Technologies and Services
School of Law and Public Administration
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