Hejab Debate Rages in Tajikistan
27 Aug 10
New law makes it easier for courts to impose fines instead of custodial sentences, but young offenders are unlikely to be able to pay.
New tax likely to be passed on cash-strapped consumers, experts say.
Categorisation as “unfit for work” bars people who would otherwise be keen to enter employment.
While some policemen have been tried for abusing detainees, experts say legislation is too loosely-worded to stamp out abuses.