According to information from the supervisory authority, in 2025, out of 430 applications for parole, only 121 were granted. In 72 percent of cases, specifically in 309 cases, the courts denied the release of convicts.
The prosecutor's office maintains a strict position when reviewing such cases. In particular, in 11 instances, appeals were filed against court decisions that released convicts. As a result, eight individuals who posed a danger to society remained in places of detention.
It is also worth noting that in light of recent changes in legislation, the institution of settlement colonies has been removed from Article 80 of the Penal Enforcement Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. This measure aims to limit the possibilities for easing the conditions of detention. In 2025, 13 convicts were transferred from settlement colonies to institutions with stricter regimes by court decision for violations of the order of serving their sentences.
The prosecutor's office emphasizes Article 87 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which allows for the deferral of punishment for women with children under 14 years old. According to the prosecutor's office, this provision is often used by convicts for fraud who have caused significant damage, while compensation to the victims is not provided.
In 2025, eight petitions were submitted on this basis, of which only three were granted. In the other cases, the prosecutor's office objected, citing the lack of compensation for damages and the fact that the convicts did not show signs of rehabilitation.
In connection with the above, the prosecutor's office is developing proposals to amend Article 87 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Among the proposed measures:
- to consider issues of early release or deferral of punishment only on the condition of partial or full compensation for damages;
- to introduce temporary restrictions on repeated requests for the same;
- to take into account the opinion of victims and the degree of compensation for damages when making judicial decisions.
The supervisory authority emphasizes that the proposed measures aim to maintain a balance between protecting the rights of children and the principle of inevitability of punishment for committed crimes.
