It was found that I.G. had been found guilty under Part 2, paragraph “A” of Article No. 164 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and in relation to him on February 15, 2022, the Kokand City Court applied the measure of restraint in the form of detention.

When the regional representative visited the Fergana City pre-trial detention center No. 10, where detainee I.G. is being held, and had a conversation with him, the detainee pleaded not guilty and expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that his lawyer did not provide him with proper legal assistance. Detainee I.G. turned to the regional representative for help in providing him with another lawyer.

According to the results of consideration of the appeal another lawyer was appointed for the protection of the detainee I.G.

Press Service of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman)