New Legal Mechanisms for the Protection of Women and Children From Violence and Abuse: Current Practice and Transformational Processes

Key Points

• The primary aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of recent legislative reforms in Uzbekistan aimed at protecting women and children from violence.
• Analyzed legal norms implemented between 2019 and 2025 regarding domestic violence and judicial protections.
• Examined statistical indicators related to law enforcement practices.
• Provided recommendations based on scientific analysis and practical effectiveness.
• Identified significant improvements in the legal framework addressing domestic violence.
• Found increased effectiveness of judicial protection orders post-reform.
• Documented a shift in law enforcement practices regarding reconciliation in abuse cases.

Abstract