Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan

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INTRODUCTION
People of Uzbekistan:
Declaring its commitment to human rights and the ideas of state sovereignty, recognizing its high responsibility to present and future generations, relying on the historical experience of the development of Uzbek statehood, demonstrating its commitment to democracy and social justice, Recognizing the supremacy of the recognized rules, striving to ensure a decent life for the citizens of the republic, with a view to building a humane democratic state governed by the rule of law, in order to ensure peace and national harmony, accepts.

The first part. Basic principles

I bob. State sovereignty

Article 1

 

Uzbekistan is a sovereign democratic republic. The names of the country "Republic of Uzbekistan" and "Uzbekistan" have the same meaning.

 

Article 2

 

The state expresses the will of the people and serves its interests. Government agencies and officials are accountable to society and citizens.

 

Article 3

 

The Republic of Uzbekistan determines its national-state and administrative-territorial structure, the system of state power and administration, implements domestic and foreign policy.
The state border and territory of Uzbekistan are inviolable and indivisible.

 

Article 4

 

The state language of the Republic of Uzbekistan is Uzbek.

 

The Republic of Uzbekistan shall ensure respect for the languages, customs and traditions of all nations and peoples living on its territory, and create conditions for their development.

 

Article 5

 

The Republic of Uzbekistan has its own state symbols approved by law - the flag, coat of arms and anthem.

 

Article 6

 

The capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.

 

Chapter II. People's power

Article 7

 

The people are the sole source of state power.
State power in the Republic of Uzbekistan is exercised in the interests of the people and only by the bodies authorized by the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the laws adopted on its basis.
It is unconstitutional to assume the powers of state power, to suspend or terminate the activity of government bodies, to form new and balanced structures of power in the manner not provided for in the Constitution, and is the basis for liability in accordance with the law.

 

Article 8

 

 

The people of Uzbekistan, regardless of nationality, are citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 

Article 9

 

The most important issues of public and state life are submitted for public discussion, put to a general vote (referendum). The procedure for holding a referendum shall be determined by law.

 

Article 10

 

Only the Oliy Majlis and the President of the Republic elected by him may act on behalf of the people of Uzbekistan.
No part of society, political party, public association, social movement or individual has the right to act on behalf of the people of Uzbekistan.

 

Article 11

 

The system of state power of the Republic of Uzbekistan is based on the principle of separation of powers into legislative, executive and judicial branches.

 

Article 12

 

Social life in the Republic of Uzbekistan develops on the basis of diversity of political institutions, ideologies and opinions.
No ideology can be established as a state ideology.

 

Article 13

 

Democracy in the Republic of Uzbekistan is based on universal principles, according to which a person, his life, freedom, honor, dignity and other inalienable rights are the highest value.
Democratic rights and freedoms are protected by the Constitution and laws.

 

Article 14

 

The state carries out its activities on the basis of the principles of social justice and the rule of law, for the benefit of man and society.

 

Chapter III. The supremacy of the Constitution and the law

Article 15

 

In the Republic of Uzbekistan, the supremacy of the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan is unconditionally recognized.
The state, its bodies, officials, public associations, and citizens shall act in accordance with the Constitution and laws.

 

Article 16

 

No provision of this Constitution may be interpreted to the detriment of the rights and interests of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
No law or other normative legal act may contradict the norms and rules of the Constitution.

 

Chapter IV. Foreign policy

Article 17

 

The Republic of Uzbekistan is a full-fledged subject of international relations. Its foreign policy is based on the principles of sovereign equality of states, non-use or threat of force, inviolability of borders, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference in the internal affairs of other states and other universally recognized rules and norms of international law.
The Republic may form alliances, join and secede from the Commonwealth and other interstate structures in order to ensure the highest interests, welfare and security of the state and the people.

 

The second part. Fundamental rights, freedoms and duties of man and citizen

V bob. General rules

Article 18

 

In the Republic of Uzbekistan, all citizens have the same rights and freedoms and are equal before the law, regardless of gender, race, nationality, language, religion, social origin, beliefs, personal and social status.
Privileges are established only by law and must comply with the principles of social justice.

 

Article 19

 

Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the state are interrelated with their rights and duties in relation to each other.
The rights and freedoms of citizens enshrined in the Constitution and laws are inviolable, and no one has the right to deprive or restrict them without a court decision.

 

Article 20

 

In exercising their rights and freedoms, citizens must not infringe on the legitimate interests, rights and freedoms of others, the state and society.

 

Chapter VI. Citizenship

Article 21

 

Unified citizenship will be established throughout the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan is equal for all, regardless of the grounds on which it is acquired.
A citizen of the Republic of Karakalpakstan is currently a citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The grounds and procedure for acquiring and losing citizenship shall be established by law.

 

Article 22

 

The Republic of Uzbekistan guarantees legal protection and patronage of its citizens both inside and outside its territory.

 

Article 23

 

The rights and freedoms of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be ensured in accordance with the norms of international law. They perform the duties established by the Constitution, laws and international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 

Chapter VII. Personal rights and freedoms

Article 24

 

The right to life is an inalienable right of every human being. Assassination is the most serious crime.

 

Article 25

 

Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person.
No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention.

 

Article 26

 

Any person charged with a crime shall not be presumed guilty until his case has been tried in a lawful and public manner and his guilt has been established. The accused shall be provided with all conditions for his defense in court.
No one shall be subjected to torture, to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
No one may be subjected to medical or scientific experiments without his consent.

 

Article 27

 

Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
No one may enter, search or inspect someone’s residence, disclose the secrets of correspondence and telephone conversations, except as provided by law and in the manner prescribed by law.

 

Article 28

 

A citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan has the right to move from one place to another on the territory of the Republic, to enter and leave the Republic of Uzbekistan. Exceptions are restrictions set by law.

 

Article 29

 

Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, speech and religion. Everyone has the right to seek, receive and impart information of his choice, with the exception of information directed against the existing constitutional order and other restrictions established by law.
Freedom of thought and expression may be restricted by law only if it relates to state secrets and other secrets.

 

Article 30

 

All state bodies, public associations and officials of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall provide citizens with an opportunity to get acquainted with documents, decisions and other materials affecting their rights and interests.

 

Article 31

 

Freedom of conscience is guaranteed for all. Everyone has the right to believe in any religion or not to believe in any religion. Forced assimilation of religious views is not allowed.

 

Chapter VIII. Political rights

Article 32

 

Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan have the right to participate in the management of public and state affairs directly and through their representatives. Such participation is achieved through self-government, referendums and the democratic organization of state bodies, as well as the development and improvement of public control over the activities of state bodies.
The procedure for exercising public control over the activities of state bodies shall be established by law.

 

Article 33

 

Citizens have the right to carry out their social activities in the form of rallies, meetings and demonstrations in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Authorities have the right to suspend or prohibit such activities only for security reasons.

 

Article 34

 

Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan have the right to join trade unions, political parties and other public associations, and to participate in mass movements.
No one may be discriminated against in political parties, public associations, mass movements, as well as in the representative bodies of power, the rights, freedoms and dignity of minority opposition figures.

 

Article 35

 

Everyone has the right to submit applications, proposals and complaints directly to the competent state bodies, institutions or people's representatives together with himself and others.
Applications, proposals and complaints must be considered in the manner and within the period prescribed by law.

 

Chapter IX. Economic and social rights

Article 36

 

Everyone has the right to own property alone as well as in association with others. The secrecy of deposits in the bank and the right of inheritance are guaranteed by law.

 

Article 37

 

Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favorable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment in accordance with the law.
Compulsory labor is prohibited, except in the order of serving the sentence imposed by the court or in other cases provided by law.

 

Article 38

 

All employees are entitled to leave. Working hours and the duration of paid leave are determined by law.

 

Article 39

 

Everyone is entitled to social security in old age, loss of ability to work, as well as loss of a breadwinner and in other cases provided by law.
The amount of pensions, allowances, other types of social assistance may not be less than the minimum amount required for officially established subsistence.

 

Article 40

 

Everyone has the right to qualified medical care.

 

Article 41

 

Everyone has the right to education.
Free general education is guaranteed by the state.
School work is under state control.

 

Article 42

 

Everyone is guaranteed the freedom of scientific and technical creativity, the right to enjoy the achievements of culture.
The state cares for the cultural, scientific and technical development of society.

 

Chapter X. Guarantees of human rights and freedoms

Article 43

 

The state ensures the rights and freedoms of citizens enshrined in the Constitution and laws.

 

Article 44

 

Everyone is guaranteed the right to judicial protection of their rights and freedoms, the right to appeal to the court against the illegal actions of state bodies, officials, public associations.

 

Article 45

 

The rights of minors, the disabled and the lonely elderly are protected by the state.

 

Article 46

 

Women and men have equal rights.

 

Chapter XI. Duties of citizens

Article 47

 

All citizens shall perform the duties prescribed by the Constitution.

 

Article 48

 

Citizens are obliged to abide by the Constitution and laws, to respect the rights, freedoms, honor and dignity of others.

 

Article 49

 

Citizens are obliged to carefully preserve the historical, spiritual and cultural heritage of the people of Uzbekistan.
Cultural monuments are under state protection.

 

Article 50

 

Citizens are obliged to treat the environment with care.

 

Article 51

 

Citizens are obliged to pay taxes and local fees established by law.

 

Article 52

 

Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the duty of every citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Citizens are obliged to perform military or alternative service in the manner prescribed by law.

 

The third section. Society and the individual

Chapter XII. The economic foundations of society

Article 53

 

The basis of the Uzbek economy, aimed at developing market relations, is various forms of property. The state guarantees freedom of economic activity, entrepreneurship and labor, equality of all forms of property and equal legal protection, taking into account the supremacy of consumer rights.
Private property, like other forms of property, is inviolable and protected by the state. The owner may be deprived of his property only in cases and in the manner prescribed by law.

 

Article 54

 

The owner owns, uses, and disposes of the property at will. The use of property must not harm the environment, violate the rights and legally protected interests of citizens, legal entities and the state.

 

Article 55

 

Land, subsoil resources, water, flora and fauna and other natural resources are national wealth, which must be used wisely and are under state protection.

 

Chapter XIII. Public associations

Article 56

 

Trade unions, political parties, societies of scientists, women's, veterans' and youth organizations, creative associations, mass movements and other associations of citizens, duly registered in the Republic of Uzbekistan, are recognized as public associations.

 

Article 57

 

Aiming for forcible change of the constitutional order, opposing the sovereignty, integrity and security of the republic, the constitutional rights and freedoms of citizens, promoting war, social, national, racial and religious hatred, the health of the people. The formation and activity of militarized associations, political parties of national and religious spirit, and public associations, as well as those that encroach on morality, are prohibited.
The formation of secret societies and associations is prohibited.

 

Article 58

 

The state ensures the observance of the rights and legitimate interests of public associations, creates equal legal opportunities for them to participate in public life. Interference of state bodies and officials in the activities of public associations, as well as interference of public associations in the activities of state bodies and officials is not allowed.

 

Article 59

 

Trade unions represent and protect the socio-economic rights and interests of employees. Membership in trade unions is voluntary.

 

Article 60

 

Political parties represent the political will of various classes and groups and participate in the formation of state power through their democratically elected representatives. Political parties shall submit transparent reports on the sources of financing their activities to the Oliy Majlis or the body they represent in accordance with the established procedure.

 

Article 61

 

Religious organizations and associations are separate from the state and are equal before the law. The state does not interfere in the activities of religious associations.

 

Article 62

 

Dissolution of public associations, prohibition or restriction of their activities shall be carried out only on the basis of a court decision.

 

Chapter XIV. Oila

Article 63

 

The family is the fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.
Marriage is based on the voluntary consent and equality of the parties.

 

Article 64

 

Parents have a responsibility to feed and nurture their children until they reach adulthood.
The state and society provide for the care, upbringing and education of orphans and children deprived of parental care, and encourage charitable activities dedicated to children.

 

Article 65

 

Children are equal before the law, regardless of their parents ’ancestry and marital status.
Motherhood and childhood are protected by the state.

 

Article 66

 

Adult, able-bodied children are obliged to take care of their parents.

 

Chapter XV. Mass media

Article 67

 

The media is free and operates in accordance with the law. They are responsible for the accuracy of the information in the prescribed manner.
Censorship is not allowed.

 

Chapter Four. Administrative-territorial and state structure

Chapter XVI. Administrative-territorial structure of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Article 68

 

The Republic of Uzbekistan consists of regions, districts, cities, towns, villages, auls, as well as the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

 

Article 69

 

Change of borders of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regions, the city of Tashkent, and also creation and liquidation of areas, the cities, areas is performed with the consent of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 

Chapter XVII. The Republic of Karakalpakstan

Article 70

 

The Sovereign Republic of Karakalpakstan is a part of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The sovereignty of the Republic of Karakalpakstan is protected by the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 

Article 71

 

The Republic of Karakalpakstan has its own Constitution.
The Constitution of the Republic of Karakalpakstan may not contradict the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 

Article 72

 

The laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan are also binding on the territory of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

 

Article 73

 

The territory and borders of the Republic of Karakalpakstan may not be changed without its consent. The Republic of Karakalpakstan independently resolves issues of its administrative-territorial structure.

 

Article 74

 

The Republic of Karakalpakstan has the right to secede from the Republic of Uzbekistan on the basis of a general referendum of the people of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

 

Article 75

 

Relations between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Karakalpakstan are regulated by treaties and agreements concluded between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Karakalpakstan within the framework of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Disputes between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Karakalpakstan shall be settled by conciliation.

 

Chapter Five. Establishment of state power

Chapter XVIII. Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Article 76

 

The Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the highest state representative body and exercises legislative power.
The Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan consists of two chambers - the Legislative Chamber (lower chamber) and the Senate (upper chamber).
The term of office of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan is five years.

 

Article 77

 

The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan consists of one hundred and fifty deputies elected in accordance with the law.
The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a territorial chamber of representatives and consists of members (senators) of the Senate.
Members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Karakalpakstan by secret ballot from among the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, representative bodies of state power of regions, districts and cities of the Republic of Karakalpakstan , from the regions and the city of Tashkent in equal numbers - six people.
Sixteen members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan have extensive practical experience in the field of science, art, literature, industry and other spheres of state and public activity.

 

Article 78

 

The joint powers of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are:
1) adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, amendments and additions to it;
2) adoption, amendments and additions to the constitutional laws, laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
3) making a decision on holding a referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan and setting a date for its holding;
4) determination of the main directions of domestic and foreign policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and adoption of state strategic programs;
5) determination of the system and powers of the legislative, executive and judicial authorities of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
6) adoption of new state structures in the Republic of Uzbekistan and approval of decisions on their withdrawal from the Republic of Uzbekistan;
7) legal regulation of customs, currency and credit issues;
8) adoption of the State Budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the proposal of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan and control over its execution;
9) introduction of taxes and other obligatory payments;
10) regulation by law of issues of administrative-territorial structure of the Republic of Uzbekistan, change of borders;
11) creation, liquidation of districts, cities, regions, change of their names and borders;
12) establishment of state awards and titles;
13) approval of decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the establishment and abolition of ministries, state committees and other public administration bodies;
14) formation of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
15) consideration and approval of the candidacy of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the proposal of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as hearing and discussion of reports of the Prime Minister on topical issues of socio-economic development of the country;
16) election of the Representative of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Human Rights and his deputy;
17) consideration of the report of the Accounts Chamber of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
18) approval of the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the declaration of a state of war in the event of an attack on the Republic of Uzbekistan or the need to fulfill contractual obligations to protect each other from aggression;
19) approval of decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the declaration of general or partial mobilization, the introduction of a state of emergency, the extension or termination of its validity;
20) ratification and denunciation of international agreements;
21) exercise parliamentary control and other powers provided for in this Constitution.
As a rule, issues within the joint competence of the chambers are considered first in the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and then in the Senate.

 

Article 79

 

The exclusive powers of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan include:
1) election of the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies, chairmen of committees and their deputies;
2) resolution of issues on deprivation of the deputy of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan of the right of immunity on the proposal of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
3) decision-making on issues related to the organization of its activities and the internal regulations of the Chamber;
4) decision-making on certain issues in the field of political, socio-economic life, as well as on issues of domestic and foreign policy of the state.

 

Article 80

 

The exclusive powers of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan include:
1) election of the Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies, chairmen of committees and their deputies;
2) election of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon nomination by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
3) election of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon nomination by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
4) appointment of the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Judges of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon nomination by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
6) approval of decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on appointment and dismissal of the Procurator General of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Chairman of the Accounts Chamber;
7) approval of decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on appointment and dismissal of the Chairman of the National Security Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
8) appointment and dismissal of diplomatic and other representatives of the Republic of Uzbekistan in foreign countries on the proposal of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
9) appointment and dismissal of the Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon nomination by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
10) adoption of amnesty documents on the proposal of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
11) resolution of issues on deprivation of immunity of a member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the proposal of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
12) hearing reports of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
13) decision-making on issues related to the organization of its activities and the internal regulations of the Chamber;
14) decision-making on certain issues in the field of political, socio-economic life, as well as on issues of domestic and foreign policy of the state.

 

Article 81

 

Upon expiration of the term of office, the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall continue their activities until the new convocation of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate, respectively.
The first sessions of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be convened by the Central Election Commission no later than two months after the elections to the Legislative Chamber and no later than one month after the formation of the Senate.
Sessions of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be held during sessions. Sessions are, as a rule, held from the first working day of September to the last working day of June of the following year. Sessions of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be held as necessary, but at least three times a year. Sessions of the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be considered valid if at least half of the total number of all deputies and senators participate in their work.
At least two-thirds of the total number of deputies and senators must participate in the adoption of constitutional laws. At sessions of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as at meetings of their bodies, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Prime Minister, members of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, the Supreme Council of Judges can participate. The Chairman of the Senate may participate in the sessions of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and its bodies, and the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber may take part in the sessions of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and its bodies. The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall hold separate sessions. Joint sessions of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan When the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is sworn in, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan speaks on the most important issues of socio-economic life, domestic and foreign policy. is held when speaking. By agreement of the Chambers, joint meetings may be held on other issues.

 

Article 82

 

The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall make decisions on issues within their competence. Resolutions of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be adopted by a majority vote of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber or members of the Senate, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution.

 

Article 83

 

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Court, This right is exercised by the subjects of the right of legislative initiative by submitting the bill to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 

Article 84

 

The law comes into force after its adoption by the Legislative Chamber, approval by the Senate, signing by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and publication in official publications in the manner prescribed by law.
A law adopted by the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be sent to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan no later than ten days from the date of its adoption.
The law approved by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be sent to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for signing and promulgation within ten days. The law shall be signed and promulgated by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan within thirty days.
A law rejected by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be returned to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
If the Legislative Chamber re-approves the law rejected by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan by a two-thirds majority of the total number of deputies, the law shall be considered adopted and signed by the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan. and sent to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the Legislative Chamber for publication.
The Legislative Chamber and the Senate may establish a conciliation commission on the basis of equality between the deputies of the Legislative Chamber and members of the Senate in order to resolve disagreements over a law rejected by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The law shall be considered in the usual manner when the Chambers accept the proposals of the conciliation commission.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has the right to return the law to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan with his objections.
If the previous version of the law is approved by a majority of not less than two thirds of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, respectively, the law is approved by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. must be signed and announced within a day. Publication of laws and other normative legal acts in the press is a mandatory condition for their application.

 

Article 85

 

The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall elect from among its members the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber and his deputies.
The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies shall be elected by secret ballot for the term of office of the Legislative Chamber by a majority vote of the total number of deputies.
The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be recalled by secret ballot by a decision of the Legislative Chamber adopted by more than two-thirds of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber.
Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) convene meetings of the Legislative Chamber, chair them;
2) provide general guidance in the preparation of issues to be considered by the Legislative Chamber;
3) coordinates the activities of committees and commissions of the Legislative Chamber;
4) organize control over the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and resolutions of the Legislative Chamber;
5) directs the implementation of inter-parliamentary relations and the activities of groups of the Legislative Chamber related to the work of international parliamentary organizations;
6) act on behalf of the Legislative Chamber in relations with the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, other state bodies, foreign states, international and other organizations;
7) signs the decisions of the Legislative Chamber;
8) exercise other powers provided by this Constitution and legislation. The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall issue orders.

 

Article 86

 

The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall elect from among its members the Chairman of the Senate and his deputies. The Chairman of the Senate is elected on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
One of the Deputy Chairmen of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be a representative of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies shall be elected by secret ballot by a majority vote of the total number of senators for the term of office of the Senate.
The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be recalled early by secret ballot in accordance with the decisions of the Senate adopted by more than two-thirds of the total number of senators.
Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) convene and chair the meetings of the Senate;
2) provide general guidance in the preparation of issues to be considered by the Senate;
3) coordinates the activities of committees and commissions of the Senate;
4) organize control over the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and resolutions of the Senate;
5) directs the implementation of inter-parliamentary relations and the activities of Senate groups related to the work of international parliamentary organizations;
6) act on behalf of the Senate in relations with the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, other state bodies, foreign states, international and other organizations;
7) signs resolutions of the Senate;
8) exercise other powers provided by this Constitution and legislation.
The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall issue orders.

 

Article 87

 

The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be responsible for the preparation of draft laws, preliminary consideration and preparation of issues to be considered by the Legislative Chamber, control over the implementation of laws and decisions of the Legislative Chamber. The Legislative Chamber elects committees from among its deputies.
The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall elect committees from among the senators for the term of its powers for preliminary consideration and preparation of issues to be submitted to the Senate, control over the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and decisions adopted by the Senate.
The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall, if necessary, establish commissions from among deputies and senators to perform certain functions.

 

Article 88

 

Deputies of the Legislative Chamber and members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be reimbursed for expenses related to their deputy or senatorial activity in accordance with the established procedure.
Deputies of the Legislative Chamber and members of the Senate working in the Senate on a permanent basis may not engage in any other paid activities during their term of office, except for scientific and pedagogical activities.
A deputy of the Legislative Chamber and a member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall enjoy the right of immunity. They may not be prosecuted, detained, arrested, or subjected to administrative sanctions imposed by a court without the consent of the Legislative Chamber or the Senate, respectively.

 

Chapter XIX. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Article 89

 

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the head of state and ensures the coordinated functioning and cooperation of public authorities.

 

Article 90

 

A citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan not younger than thirty-five years of age, fluent in the state language and permanently residing in the territory of Uzbekistan for at least 10 years prior to direct elections may be elected President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The same person may not be President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for more than two consecutive terms.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be elected by the citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the basis of universal, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot for a term of five years. The procedure for electing the President shall be established by the law of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 

Article 91

 

During his term of office, the President may not hold any other paid position, be a deputy of a representative body, or engage in entrepreneurial activity.
The identity of the President is inviolable and protected by law.

 

Article 92

 

The President shall take office from the moment of taking the following oath at the sitting of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
"I solemnly swear to faithfully serve the people of Uzbekistan, strictly adhere to the Constitution and laws of the republic, guarantee the rights and freedoms of citizens, conscientiously perform the duties assigned to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan."

 

Article 93

 

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) guarantees observance of the rights and freedoms of citizens, the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
2) take necessary measures to protect the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to implement decisions on issues of nation-state structure;
3) act on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the country and in international relations;
4) conducts negotiations and signs treaties and agreements of the Republic of Uzbekistan, ensures compliance with the treaties, agreements concluded by the Republic and its obligations;
5) accept credentials and letters of invitation of diplomatic and other representatives accredited to it;
6) nominate candidates to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for the appointment of diplomatic and other representatives of the Republic of Uzbekistan abroad;
7) has the right to appeal to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the most important issues of domestic and foreign policy of the country;
8) ensures the co-operation of the supreme authorities and administration of the republic; forms and dissolves ministries, state committees and other public administration bodies on the proposal of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and subsequently submits decrees on these issues for approval by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
9) nominate a candidate to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for election to the post of the Chairman of the Senate;
10) nominates the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan for consideration and approval by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and in case of his resignation, acceptance of the vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan dismiss in other cases provided for;
11) upon nomination by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, approve and dismiss members of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
12) appoints and dismisses the Procurator General of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Chairman of the Accounts Chamber, and then submits these issues for approval by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
13) nominate to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan candidates for the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Judges, the Chairman of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
14) upon nomination by the Supreme Council of Judges of the Republic of Uzbekistan, appoint and dismiss the chairmen and deputy chairmen of regional and Tashkent city courts, the chairman of the Military Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Approves the members of the Supreme Council of Judges of the Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with the law;
15) upon the proposal of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, appoints and dismisses khokims of regions and the khokim of the city of Tashkent in accordance with the law. The President has the right to dismiss by his decision the mayors of districts and cities who have violated the Constitution, laws or acted in a way that harms their honor and dignity;
16) suspends and annuls the acts adopted by the state bodies and khokims of the republic in cases when they do not comply with the norms of the legislation; Has the right to chair the meetings of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
17) signs and promulgates the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan; have the right to submit their objections to the law and return them to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for reconsideration and voting;
18) declare a state of war in the event of an attack on the Republic of Uzbekistan or the need to fulfill contractual obligations to defend each other from aggression, and submit the decision to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for approval within three days;
19) in the event of emergencies (real external threats, riots, catastrophes, natural disasters, epidemics), in order to ensure the safety of citizens, declares a state of emergency in the whole territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan or in some parts of it and within three days for approval by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The conditions and procedure for imposing a state of emergency shall be determined by law;
20) is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan, appoints and dismisses the Supreme Commanders of the Armed Forces, confers high military ranks;
21) awards orders, medals and certificates of the Republic of Uzbekistan, confers qualification and honorary titles of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
22) resolve issues related to citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan and granting political asylum;
23) submit to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan a petition for the adoption of amnesty documents and pardon persons convicted by the courts of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
24) appoints and dismisses the Chairman of the National Security Service, then submits decrees on these issues for approval by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
25) exercise other powers stipulated by this Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The President has no right to delegate the exercise of his powers to state bodies or officials.

 

Article 94

 

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the basis of the Constitution and laws, and on their implementation, issues decrees, resolutions and orders that are binding on the entire territory of the Republic.

 

Article 95

 

In case of insoluble disputes within the Legislative Chamber or the Senate that threaten their normal functioning or they repeatedly make decisions contrary to the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as between the Legislative Chamber and the Senate to the normal functioning of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan In case of threatening unresolved disputes, the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be dissolved on the basis of a decision of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in consultation with the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
In the event of the dissolution of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, new elections shall be held within three months.
The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may not be dissolved during the state of emergency.

 

Article 96

 

In case of inability of the incumbent President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to perform his duties, his duties and powers shall be temporarily delegated to the Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, within three months, in accordance with the Law "On Elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan". The election of the President of the country will be held in full accordance with it.

 

Article 97

 

 

The outgoing President will serve for life as a member of the Senate.

 

Chapter XX. Cabinet of Ministers

Article 98

 

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan exercises executive power. The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan consists of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, his deputies, ministers, chairmen of state committees. The head of the government of the Republic of Karakalpakstan is an ex officio member of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Cabinet of Ministers:
1) be responsible for the implementation of effective economic, social, financial, monetary policy, development and implementation of programs for the development of science, culture, education, health and other sectors of the economy and social sphere;
2) take measures to protect the economic, social and other rights and legitimate interests of citizens;
3) coordinates and directs the work of state and economic management bodies, provides control over their activities in the manner prescribed by law;
4) ensures the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, resolutions of the Oliy Majlis, decrees, resolutions and orders of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
5) annually submit to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan reports on the most important issues of socio-economic life of the country;
6) exercise other powers stipulated by this Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Cabinet of Ministers shall issue decisions and orders that are binding on all bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations, officials and citizens throughout the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan within the framework of constitutional norms and in accordance with the current legislation.
The Cabinet of Ministers is accountable to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The current Cabinet of Ministers shall relinquish its powers before the newly elected Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, but shall continue to function in accordance with the decision of the President of the country until a new Cabinet of Ministers is formed.
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) organizes and directs the activities of the Cabinet of Ministers, is personally responsible for its effective work;
2) presides at meetings of the Cabinet of Ministers, signs its decisions;
3) act on behalf of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan in international relations;
4) perform other duties stipulated by the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The candidate for the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be nominated to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the political party that won the most seats in the elections or by several political parties that won an equal number of seats.
Within ten days after considering the nominee for the post of Prime Minister, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall nominate him for consideration and approval by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
A candidate for the post of Prime Minister shall submit a short-term and long-term action plan of the Cabinet of Ministers to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan when considering and approving his candidacy.
A candidate for Prime Minister shall be deemed approved if more than half of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber and members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, respectively, vote for him.
The members of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be approved by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon nomination by the Prime Minister.
On the basis of a proposal officially submitted to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan by at least one third of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber in the face of constant conflicts between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan The issue of expressing a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister shall be included in the discussion of the joint session of the chambers of the Majlis.
A vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister shall be deemed adopted if at least two-thirds of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber and members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan vote, respectively. In this case, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall make a decision on the dismissal of the Prime Minister. At the same time, the entire Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall resign together with the Prime Minister.
The candidate for the new Prime Minister is invited by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for consideration and approval after consultations with all factions of political parties in the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
In the event of the rejection of the candidate for the post of Prime Minister by the Oliy Majlis twice, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall appoint the Acting Prime Minister and dissolve the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The procedure for organizing the activities of the Cabinet of Ministers and the scope of its powers shall be established by law.

 

Chapter XXI. Fundamentals of local government

Article 99

 

In the provinces, districts and cities (except for the cities subordinate to the district), the Councils of People's Deputies, headed by governors, are representative bodies of power, which decide issues within their competence in the interests of the state and citizens.

 

Article 100

 

Local authorities have at their disposal:
ensuring law and order and security of citizens;
economic, social and cultural development of the regions;
formation and execution of the local budget, establishment of local taxes, levies, creation of extra-budgetary funds;
management of local utilities;
environmental protection;
ensuring registration of civil status acts;
adoption of normative documents and exercise other powers that do not contradict the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 

Article 101

 

Local authorities implement the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decisions of the highest state authorities, participate in the discussion of issues of national and local significance.
Decisions made by higher bodies within the scope of their authority are binding on lower bodies.
The term of office of the Councils of People's Deputies and governors is 5 years.

 

Article 102

 

Representative and executive powers are headed by regional, district and city khokims, respectively.

The khokim of the region and the city of Tashkent shall be appointed and dismissed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with the law.

Khokims of districts and cities are appointed and dismissed by the khokim of the region, Tashkent city and approved by the relevant Council of People's Deputies.

Hokims of cities subordinate to districts are appointed and dismissed by the district hokim and approved by the district Kengash of People's Deputies.

 

Article 103

 

Provincial, district and city khokims exercise their powers on a one-man basis and are personally responsible for the decisions and activities of the bodies they lead.
The khokim of the region, district and city submits reports to the relevant Council of People's Deputies on the most important and topical issues of socio-economic development of the region, district, city, on which the relevant decisions are made by the Council of People's Deputies.
The organization of the activity of khokims and local Kengashes of people's deputies, the scope of their powers and the procedure for electing local Kengashes of people's deputies shall be established by law.

 

Article 104

 

The governor, within the limits of his powers, makes decisions that are binding on all enterprises, institutions, organizations, associations, as well as officials and citizens in the relevant territory.

 

Article 105

 

In towns, villages and auls, as well as in their constituent mahallas and urban mahallas, citizens' assemblies are self-governing bodies, which elect a chairman (aksakal) and his advisers for a term of two and a half years.
The procedure for electing local self-government bodies, the organization of their activities and the scope of their powers shall be determined by law.

 

Chapter XXII. Judicial power of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Article 106

 

The judiciary in the Republic of Uzbekistan operates independently of the legislative and executive branches, political parties and other public associations.

 

Article 107

 

Judicial system in the Republic of Uzbekistan Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, military courts, civil and criminal courts of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regional and Tashkent city courts on civil and criminal cases, Karakalpakstan Economic and administrative courts of the Republic of Kazakhstan, regions and the city of Tashkent, inter-district, district, city courts on civil cases, district, city courts on criminal cases, inter-district, district, city economic courts and district, city courts consists of tribunals.
The organization of courts and the procedure for their operation shall be determined by law.
The establishment of emergency courts is not allowed.

 

Article 108

 

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan hears cases on the constitutionality of legislative and executive acts.

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be elected by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the proposal of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from among political and legal experts recommended by the Supreme Council of Judges of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall elect from among its members the Chairman of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputy.

 

Article 109

 

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan:

1) The laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and resolutions of the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decrees, resolutions and orders of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, resolutions of the government, local authorities, interstate treaty and other obligations of the Republic of Uzbekistan determines compliance;

2) determine the conformity of the constitutional laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan on ratification of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan before signing by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

3) issue a conclusion on the compliance of the Constitution of the Republic of Karakalpakstan with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the laws of the Republic of Karakalpakstan with the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

4) interpret the norms of the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

5) consider the appeal of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the initiative of the courts on the compliance of normative legal acts to be applied in a particular case with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

6) annually submit to the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan information on the state of constitutional legality in the country based on the results of generalization of the practice of constitutional proceedings;

7) consider other cases within the powers granted by the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The document of the Constitutional Court comes into force from the date of its official publication.

The document of the Constitutional Court is firm and cannot be appealed.

The organization and procedure for the activity of the Constitutional Court shall be determined by law.

 

Article 110

 

The Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the highest body of judicial power in the field of civil, criminal, economic and administrative proceedings.

The documents adopted by him are strict and must be executed throughout the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan has the right to supervise the judicial activity of lower courts.

 

Article 111

 

The Supreme Council of Judges of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a body of the judicial community that promotes the observance of the constitutional principle of independence of the judiciary in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The organization and procedure for the activity of the Supreme Council of Judges of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be established by law.

 

Article 112

 

Judges are independent, subject only to the law. Any interference in the activities of judges in the administration of justice shall not be permitted and such interference shall be punishable by law.
The inviolability of judges is guaranteed by law.
Judges may not be senators, deputies of representative bodies of state power.
Judges may not be members of political parties, participate in political movements, or engage in any other paid activities other than scientific and pedagogical activities.
A judge may be relieved of his / her judicial duties before the expiration of his / her term of office only on the grounds specified by law.

 

Article 113

 

Cases are heard openly in all courts. Hearings of cases in closed session shall be allowed only in cases provided by law.

 

Article 114

 

Documents issued by the judiciary are binding on all state bodies, public associations, enterprises, institutions, organizations, officials and citizens.

 

Article 115

 

Judicial proceedings in the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be conducted in Uzbek, Karakalpak or the language spoken by the majority of the population in a particular area. Persons participating in the trial who do not know the language in which the proceedings are conducted shall be provided with the right to get acquainted with the case materials and participate in the proceedings through an interpreter and to speak in their mother tongue in court.

 

Article 116

 

The accused is provided with the right to defense.
The right to qualified legal assistance is guaranteed at any stage of the investigation and court proceedings. Advocacy works to provide legal assistance to citizens, businesses, institutions and organizations. The organization and procedure of the Bar shall be determined by law.

 

Chapter XXIII. Electoral system

Article 117

 

Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan have the right to elect and be elected to representative bodies of state power. Each voter has one vote. The right to vote, equality and freedom of expression are guaranteed by law.
Elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, elections to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Jogorku Kenesh of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, representative bodies of state power of regions, districts, cities shall end in December of the third year of their constitutional term. n is held on the first Sunday of the day. Elections shall be held by secret ballot on the basis of universal, equal and direct suffrage. Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan who have reached the age of eighteen have the right to vote.
Members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall vote by secret ballot at the relevant joint sessions of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, representative bodies of state power of regions, districts and cities within one month after their election. are elected by.
Citizens who have been declared incompetent by a court, as well as persons detained in places of deprivation of liberty by a court decision, may not be elected and shall not participate in elections. In any other case, direct or indirect restriction of citizens' suffrage shall not be allowed.
A citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan may not be a deputy of more than two representative bodies of state power at the same time.
The main principles of the activity of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for the organization and conduct of elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, elections to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as referenda of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be independence, legitimacy, collegiality, transparency and fairness. The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be formed.
The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall carry out its activities on a permanent basis and shall comply with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan on elections and referenda and other laws.
Members of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan are elected by the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regional and Tashkent city Kengashes of People's Deputies.
The Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be elected from among the members of the commission at a meeting of the commission on the proposal of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The procedure for holding elections shall be established by law.

 

Chapter XXIV. Prosecution

Article 118

 

Control over the accurate and uniform implementation of laws in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be exercised by the Procurator General of the Republic of Uzbekistan and prosecutors subordinate to him.

 

Article 119

 

The single centralized system of prosecutor's offices is headed by the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Procurator of the Republic of Karakalpakstan shall be appointed by the supreme representative body of the Republic of Karakalpakstan in agreement with the Procurator General of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Prosecutors of regions, districts and cities are appointed by the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The term of office of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Prosecutor of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regional, district and city prosecutors is five years.

 

Article 120

 

The prosecutor's office of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall exercise its powers independently of any state bodies, public associations and officials, subject only to the law.
Prosecutors suspend membership in political parties and other public associations pursuing political goals during their term of office.
The organization, powers and procedure for the activity of the prosecutor's office shall be determined by law.

 

Article 121

 

The establishment and operation of private cooperative organizations, public associations and their subdivisions independently performing operational search, investigation and other special tasks in the fight against crime in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be prohibited.
Public organizations and citizens can assist law enforcement agencies in protecting law and order, the rights and freedoms of citizens.

 

Chapter XXV. Finance and credit

Article 122

 

The Republic of Uzbekistan has its own financial and monetary system.
The State Budget of Uzbekistan consists of the Republican budget, the budget of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and local budgets.

 

Article 123

 

There is a single tax system in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Only the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan has the right to introduce taxes.

 

Article 124

 

The banking system of the Republic of Uzbekistan is managed by the Central Bank of the Republic.

 

Chapter XXVI. Defense and security

Article 125

 

The Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be established to protect the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the peaceful life and security of the population.
The structure and organization of the Armed Forces shall be determined by law.

 

Article 126

 

The Republic of Uzbekistan has sufficient armed forces to ensure its security.

 

Section Six. Procedure for amending the Constitution

Article 127

 

Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be introduced by a law adopted by a majority of at least two-thirds of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber and members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan or by referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 

Article 128
The Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may, within six months after the submission of the relevant proposal, adopt a law on amendments and additions to the Constitution, taking into account the broad and comprehensive discussion. If the Oliy Majlis rejects a proposal to amend the Constitution, the proposal may be re-introduced only after one year.

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