Human Rights Protection in the Republic of Uzbekistan: A Legal Framework Analysis
Keywords:
Human rights protection; Republic of Uzbekistan; constitutional guarantees; national legislation; rule of law; Ombudsman institution; equality before the law; legal reform; access to justice; human rights enforcement.Abstract
The protection of human rights is a fundamental principle of democratic governance and the rule of law. In the Republic of Uzbekistan, human rights protection is guaranteed through constitutional provisions, national legislation, and institutional mechanisms aligned with international standards. This article aims to analyze the legal framework for human rights protection in Uzbekistan . The study examines key laws, institutions, and enforcement mechanisms that ensure the protection of civil, political, social, and economic rights. The findings indicate that Uzbekistan has significantly strengthened its legal and institutional framework for human rights protection, although challenges remain in implementation and public legal awareness.
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(Originally adopted on December 8, 1992; revised by national referendum in 2023).
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Adopted August 27, 2004.
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Adopted September 2, 2019.
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