In Kyrgyzstan, as part of the state's policy to combat organized crime, the government plans to reintroduce the concept of recidivism. A bill initiated by the cabinet is now up for public discussion.
The document introduces the concept of recidivism, addresses certain issues related to asset confiscation, and allows for greater autonomy for investigators. The notion of recidivism and increased accountability were abolished in Kyrgyz Republic on January 1, 2019, with the introduction of the Criminal Code in 2017.
The bill aims to strengthen accountability, with punishment for recidivism being at least half, for dangerous recidivism at least two-thirds, and for extremely dangerous recidivism at least three-quarters of the maximum penalty for the committed crime.
The authors of the bill emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach in combating recidivism, which includes both stricter penalties and a focus on rehabilitation and social adaptation of convicts. They highlight that organized crime poses a serious threat to the country's security and influences almost all areas of society.
The presence of a criminal status should be an independent component of the crime, taking into account the implementation of the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime into national legislation.
