In Uzbekistan, a 10-year term of office for Constitutional Court judges has been established

In Uzbekistan, a 10-year term of office has been established for Constitutional Court judges

In Uzbekistan, a new constitutional law "On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan" has been adopted. The document defines the powers of the court, the procedure for electing judges, and the entry into force of its decisions. Law No. ZRU-1181 was adopted on October 14, 2026.

According to the law, the Constitutional Court verifies whether laws, resolutions of the chambers of the Oliy Majlis, decrees and resolutions of the president, and decisions of the government and local authorities comply with the Constitution. In addition, the court determines whether the laws of Karakalpakstan comply with the legislation of Uzbekistan.

The Constitutional Court also considers appeals from the Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of normative legal acts. Within its powers, it interprets the Constitution and laws.

The Constitutional Court consists of nine judges, including the chairman and their deputy. Each judge is elected individually for a ten-year term.

Decisions and opinions of the Constitutional Court enter into force on the day of their official publication. The law itself also enters into force on the day of its official publication; however, certain provisions will take effect on January 1, 2028.