Punishment for "theft of brides" was introduced in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, on September 16, new amendments to the Criminal Code began to operate, which tighten the punishment for abduction of a person, including the so -called “theft of brides”, as well as coercion for marriage. This was reported in the press service of the country's Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the new norms, for coercion to marriage is a punishment of a fine, correctional or public works, as well as restrictions or imprisonment.