Case overview:
The reviewed a criminal case involving a female defendant who was charged under Part 4 of Article 113 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan. The case pertained to knowingly exposing multiple individuals to the risk of contracting AIDS through unprotected sexual contact without disclosing her medical condition.
The court considered several factors:
- Mitigating circumstances: The defendant’s confession, remorse, family obligations as a sole caregiver, and lack of prior criminal convictions.
- Aggravating circumstances: The intentional and repeated nature of the defendant’s actions, driven by malicious motives.
The court found the defendant guilty of the charges but acknowledged mitigating circumstances, including her personal situation and the principle of humanity as outlined in Uzbekistan’s legal framework. The court imposed a restriction of freedom for 4 years rather than imprisonment. Under this sentence, the defendant is required to remain at her residence during specified hours and comply with additional restrictions.
