Zhaparov: Issue Of Returning Death Penalty Will Be Resolved By Popular Voting

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov said that the issue of returning the death penalty will be resolved through a popular vote. So the leader of Kyrgyzstan commented on the Kabar interview with his initiative to return the death penalty for rape and murder of women and children. The reasons for this necessity are obvious to the whole society. Recently, cases of crimes against the sexual inviolability of minors have become more frequent, ”the president said, noting the growth of the statistics of such crimes not only in Kyrgyzstan, but in all countries of the world.

At the same time, he emphasized that the issue of corruption here does not need to be interfered at all, since the main problem is the protection of women and children.

“We will not make such a decision solely. We will surely consult with the people. The following article 25 of the Constitution of the Kr, the death penalty is prohibited. At the same time, each person has an unusable right It is not possible to encroach on the life and health of a person to life. The Constitution clearly states that the deprivation of life cannot occur with a murderer. In the framework of the law, the state has the right to protect the life and health of a person from encroachments. 25 of the Constitution ” – first of all, will be submitted for public discussion,” the president said.

Then, according to him, the Constitutional Court will give a conclusion on the bill on amendments to the Constitution.

“This bill can be adopted at the referendum. In the words, the issue is resolved exclusively by popular voting. If most people supports, then the most people supported, then again, then again elected, then again. Zhogorku Kenesh will have to adopt laws on the exit from international agreements, as well as laws on amendments to current codes and legislation, ”said Zhaparov.

At the end of September, the brutal murder of 17 -year -old Aisuluu Mukasheva caused a broad resonance in Kyrgyzstan. The tragedy not only deeply shocked the public, but also raised the question of introducing the death penalty on the agenda.

President Sadyr Zhaparov took the investigation of this case under personal control and initiative to strengthen responsibility to prevent crimes against women and children.