Kyrgyzstan

State monopoly on international internet traffic begins: A decree signed by President Japarov imposes a state monopoly on international internet traffic, with state-owned telecoms company ElCat becoming the sole provider for a year-long trial period.

President signed amendments to Code of Offenses regarding pornography: President Sadyr Japarov signed a law introducing administrative responsibility for the production, demonstration, storage, or advertising of pornographic materials, including online, even without intent to sell.

President signed bill banning online distribution of pornography: President Sadyr Japarov signed a bill banning the online distribution of pornography into law, obliging ISPs and website owners to block access to pornographic content within 24 hours of a request.

President signed laws banning online porn: President Sadyr Japarov signed new laws banning access to online pornography and imposing state control over internet traffic, citing protection of moral and ethical values. This legislation requires internet providers to block websites based on Ministry of Culture decisions.

Law 'On the prohibition of access to websites containing content with elements of a pornographic nature' dated: Law of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 157 'On the prohibition of access to websites containing content with elements of a pornographic nature in the Internet space of the Kyrgyz Republic' is dated, establishing a ban on such content.

Law 'On amendments to the Code of Offenses' adopted by Jogorku Kenesh: The Jogorku Kenesh adopted a law introducing administrative responsibility for production, demonstration, storage, or advertising of pornographic materials, including online, even without intent to sell.

Law 'On Cybersecurity of the Kyrgyz Republic' signed by President: President Sadyr Japarov signed the Law 'On Cybersecurity of the Kyrgyz Republic'. This law establishes a framework for cybersecurity but explicitly states it does not extend to the content of information.

Law 'On Cybersecurity of the Kyrgyz Republic' adopted by Jogorku Kenesh: The Jogorku Kenesh adopted the Law 'On Cybersecurity of the Kyrgyz Republic'.

Amendments on children's information security approved: President Sadyr Japarov signed amendments to the Code of Offenses, the Law on Measures to Prevent Harm to the Health of Children, and the Law on Mass Media. These amendments defined 'information harmful to the health or development of children' (including pornographic content) and introduced requirements for technical restrictions to prevent minors' access.

Draft law on amendments to legislative acts adopted by Jogorku Kenesh: The Jogorku Kenesh adopted a draft law 'On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic' (including the Code of Offenses and the Law on Protection of Children).

New Criminal Code entered into force: The new Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic entered into force, including provisions that criminalize the production or dissemination of pornographic materials (Article 161).

Law 'On Electronic Governance' enacted: Law of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 127 'On Electronic Governance' was enacted, including general provisions on information restrictions and prohibiting dissemination of information for which criminal or administrative liability is provided.

Law 'On the Protection of Children from Information Harmful to Their Health and Development' enacted: Law of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 137 'On the Protection of Children from Information Harmful to Their Health and Development' was enacted, defining categories of harmful information for children, including pornographic content.