President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reviewed new proposals aimed at further improving Uzbekistan’s judicial system, building on reforms that have reshaped the role of the courts in recent years.
Over the past decade, the judiciary has been transitioning from a punitive body into an institution focused on protecting human rights. Significant steps have included the establishment of administrative courts, the creation of a corps of judges specializing in family matters, stronger measures to prevent domestic violence, and the launch of a dedicated court for investment disputes.
These reforms have been recognized both by citizens and international experts as progress toward greater justice and accountability.
Despite these advances, a number of challenges remain. Among them are increasing openness, strengthening public trust in the judiciary, expanding digital access, and improving the training of judges.
During the presentation, officials introduced the “Digital Court” concept, designed with reference to international best practices. The system is expected to enhance transparency, reduce corruption risks, and make it easier for citizens and entrepreneurs to resolve disputes online.
An analysis showed that most cases in civil and economic courts are non-contentious. To ease the burden on the courts, it was proposed that such cases be handled by administrative bodies instead. Authorities believe this change will allow for faster and more efficient resolution of routine matters.
Another planned measure is the introduction of extraterritorial procedures for handling administrative and economic cases. Enabled by modern digital technologies, this reform would allow disputes to be reviewed without being tied to a specific geographic jurisdiction.
Judicial independence and stability also remain priorities. The proposals include revising the terms of judicial appointments and restructuring the review system. Under the plan, review instances in regional courts would be abolished, with five new regional review courts established to handle such cases. Regional and equivalent courts would retain only appeal and cassation functions.
To improve the training of legal professionals, the government also plans to reform the Higher School of Judges and transform it into a new Judicial Academy, tasked with preparing highly qualified specialists for the sector.
President Mirziyoyev approved the proposals and signed decrees to launch their implementation. He instructed officials to ensure that the reforms are carried out systematically and with high quality, reinforcing the country’s efforts to strengthen the rule of law and public trust in justice.
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