The Committee on Social Policy of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed and approved a bill to amend the Advertising Law in its first reading. The document was initiated by 25 parliament members, aiming to prevent manipulation of citizens' consciousness by providers of occult services.
One of the initiators, MP Marlen Mamataliev, highlighted that the bill aims to tackle the exploitation of vulnerable individuals seeking solutions from self-proclaimed psychics and sorcerers. These individuals often guarantee supernatural solutions to people's problems, preying on those in desperate situations.
Mamataliev emphasized that individuals in distress are willing to believe anyone promising to solve all their problems, and these so-called magicians and psychics capitalize on these vulnerable emotions. The explanatory note accompanying the bill expressed concern over citizens falling victim to the tricks of these fraudsters in an era of technological advancement and scientific progress.
The proposed amendments seek to prohibit the advertisement of fraudulent services in the information space, filling a gap in the current laws that lack provisions regarding occult and magical services. The move is aimed at holding accountable those who promote manipulative practices under the guise of supernatural abilities.
The initiative reflects a proactive approach by Kyrgyzstan's parliament to safeguard its citizens from exploitation and deception in the realm of occult services, signaling a step towards protecting vulnerable individuals from falling prey to fraudulent schemes.
