Uzbekistan will introduce a "reasonable suspicion" standard to protect the rights of detainees.
Uzbekistan will introduce a "reasonable suspicion" standard to protect the rights of detainees.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Podrobno.uz News Agency.
Uzbekistan plans to strengthen human rights guarantees during the investigation and inquest stages. As part of the "Justice 2030" Strategy, it is proposed to introduce a "reasonable suspicion" standard. This standard will grant investigative judges the right to review the legality of detentions and the sufficiency of grounds for suspicion or charges.
Under these new approaches, when considering sanctions, investigative judges will be able to review the legality of a person's detention, the existence of sufficient grounds for suspicion or charges, and request additional materials.
These measures are expected to prevent unjustified restrictions on citizens' freedoms and strengthen judicial oversight of actions taken during pre-trial proceedings.
Another innovation will be the creation of an open "Register of Precedents." It will incorporate decisions of the Presidium of the Supreme Court to ensure uniformity in judicial practice.
The strategy also provides for further strengthening the independence of the judiciary and enhancing the effectiveness of judicial bodies. It is planned to improve constitutional proceedings and expand opportunities for professional training for judicial personnel, including abroad.
Particular attention is paid to handling citizen appeals and public opinion. As part of the reforms, work will be organized to process appeals from individuals and legal entities to the president, as well as to monitor public opinion on the implementation of state policy and study the problems of the population and businesses.
The "Justice 2030" strategy runs through 2030. For its implementation, 160 specific measures are planned for the period 2026–2028. Following a meeting with judicial leaders, the president approved this document and signed a corresponding decree.
It was previously reported that at least three categories of crimes in Uzbekistan will be tried by juries.