Reports about the banning of "hymen capsules" in Uzbekistan have been denied
The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis denied reports about the introduction of criminal liability for "virginity capsules" and virginity restoration.
Reports on the banning of "virginity capsules" in Uzbekistan denied
The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis has denied reports circulating on social networks claiming that plans are underway to introduce criminal liability for the sale, delivery, and ordering of so-called "virginity capsules," as well as for the surgical restoration of virginity.
The circulated reports claimed that a relevant initiative was being discussed in parliament against the backdrop of divorces observed in connection with such cases.
The authors of the reports also cited statistical data claiming that over 187,000 non-virgin girls had supposedly been identified over the past five years.
Furthermore, information was also spread suggesting that the state might provide monetary rewards to citizens who report such cases to law enforcement agencies.
The Legislative Chamber stated that this information is untrue.
According to the lower house of parliament, no draft law envisaging such provisions exists. It has not been introduced for parliamentary discussion and is not under consideration.
Citizens were advised not to disseminate unverified information and to check reports through official sources.