Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan

Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Adopted at eleventh Session of twentieth Supreme Council of the Republic od Uzbekistan on December 8, 1992

The present Costitution was amended in accordance with the Law of RU No. 989-XII dtd 28/12/1993, the Law of the RUz dtd 24.04.2003 Law of the RUz No. ZRU-89 dtd 11.04.2007

Preamble

Part one. Fundamental principles (Chapter 1-4)

Part two. Basic human and civil rights,

freedoms and duties (Chapter 5-11)

Part three. Sosiety and the individual (Chapter 12-15)

Part four. Administrative and territorial structure

and state system (Chapter 16-17)

Part five. Organization of state authority (Chapter 18-26)

Part six. Procedure for amending the constitution

Preamble

The people of Uzbekistan,

solemnly declaring their adherence to human rights and

principles of state soverignty,

aware of their ultimate responsibility to the present and the

future generations,

relying on historical experience in the development of Uzbek

statehood,

affirming their commitment to the ideals of democracy and

social justice,

recognizing priority of the generally accepted norms of the

international law,

aspiring to a worthy life for the citizens of the Republic,

setting forth the task of creating a humane and democratic rule

of law,

aiming to ensure civil peace and national accord,

represented by their plenipotentiary deputies adopt the present

Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Part one. Fundamental principles

Chapter 1. State sovereignty

Chapter 2. Democracy

Chapter 3. Supremacy of the constitution and the Law

Chapter 4. Foreign policy

Chapter 1. State sovereignty

Article 1. Uzbekistan is a sovereign democratic republic. Both

names of the state - the Republic of Uzbekistan and Uzbekistan - shall

be equivalent.

Article 2. The state shall express the will of the people and

serve their interests. State bodies and officials shall be accountable

to the society and the citizens.

Article 3. The Republic of Uzbekistan shall determine its

national-state and administrative-territorial structure, its structure

of state authority and administration, and shall pursue independent

home and foreign policies.

The state frontier and the territory of Uzbekistan shall be

inviolable and indivisible.

Article 4. The state language of the Republic of Uzbekistan

shall be Uzbek.

The Republic of Uzbekistan shall ensure a respectful attitude

toward the languages, customs and traditions of all nationalities and

ethnic groups living on its territory, and create the conditions

necessary for their development.

Article 5. The Republic of Uzbekistan shall have its state

symbols - the flag, the emblem, and the anthem - sanctioned by the law.

Article 6. The capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be

the city of Tashkent.

Chapter 2. Democracy

Article 7. The people are the sole source of state power.

State power in the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be exercised

in the interests of the people and solely by the bodies empowered

therefore by the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the

laws passed on its basis. Any seizure of powers belonging to

state authority, suspension or termination of activity of the bodies

of state authority contrary to the procedure prescribed by the

Constitution, as well as the formation of any new or parallel

bodies of state authority shall be regarded as unconstitutional and

punishable by law.

Article 8. All citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan,

regardless of their nationality, constitute the people of Uzbekistan.

Article 9. Major matters of public and state life shall be

submitted for a nation-wide discussion and put to a direct vote of the

people (a referendum). The procedure for holding referendums shall be

specified by law.

Article 10. The Oliy Majlis (Supreme Assembly) and President of

the Republic, elected by the people, shall have the exclusive right to

act on behalf of the people.

No section of society, political party, public association,

movement or individual shall have the right to act on behalf of the

people of Uzbekistan.

Article 11. The principle of the separation of powern between

the legislative, executive and judicial authorities shall underlie the

system of state authority in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 12. In the Republic of Uzbekistan, public life shall

develop on the basis of a diversity of political institutions'

ideologies and opinions.

No ideology shall be granted the status of state ideology.

Article 13. Democracy in the Republic of Uzbekistan shall rest

on the principles common to all mankind, according to which the

ultimate value is the human being, his life, freedom, honour, dignity

and other inalienable rights.

Democratic rights and freedoms shall be protected by the

Constitution and the laws.

Article 14. The state shall function on the principles of

social justice and legality in the interests of the people and society.

Chapter 3. Supremacy of the constitution and the Law

Article 15. The Constitution and the laws of the Republic of

Uzbekistan shall have absolute supremacy in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The state, its bodies, officials, public associations and

citizens shall act in accordance with the Constitution and the laws.

Article 16. None of the provisions of the present Constitution

shall be interpreted in a way detrimental to the rights and interests

of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

None of the laws or normative legal acts shall run counter to

the norms and principles established by the Constitution.

Chapter 4. Foreign policy

Article 17. The Republic of Uzbekistan shall have full rights

in international relations. Its foreign policy shall be based on the

principles of sovereign equality of the states, non-use of force or

threat of its use, inviolability of frontiers, peaceful settlement of

disputes, non-interference in the internal affairs of other states,

and other universally recognized norms of international law.

The Republic may form alliances, join or withdraw from unions

and other inter-state organizations proceeding from the ultimate

interests of the state and the people, their well-being and security.

Part two. Basic human and civil rights, freedoms and duties

Chapter 5. General provisions

Chapter 6. Citizenship

Chapter 7. Personal rights and freedoms

Chapter 8. Political rights

Chapter 9. Economic and social rights

Chapter 10. Guarantees of human rights and freedoms

Chapter 11. Duties of citizens

Chapter 5. General provisions

Article 18. All citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shal

have equal rights and freedoms, and shall be equal before the law,

without discrimination by sex, race, nationality, language, religion,

social origin, convictions,individual and social status.

Any privileges may be granted solely by the law and shall

conform to the principles of social justice.

Article 19. Both citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the

state shall be bound by mutual rights and mutual responsibility.

Citizens' rights and freedoms, established by the Constitution and

the laws, shall be inalienable. No one shall have the power to deny a

citizen his rights and freedoms, or to infringe on them except by the

sentence of a court.

Article 20. The exercise of rights and freedoms by a citizen

shall not encroach on the lawful interests, rights and freedoms of

other citizens, the state or society.

Chapter 6. Citizenship

Article 21. In the Republic of Uzbekistan, uniform citizenship

shall be established throughout its territory.

Citizenship in the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be equal for

all regardless of the grounds of its acquisition.

Every citizen of the Republic of Karakalpakstan shal be a

citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The grounds and procedure for acquiring and forfeiting

citizenship shall be defined by law.

Article 22. The Republic of Uzbekistan shall guarantee legal

protection to all its citizens both on the territory of the republic

and abroad.

Article 23. Foreign citizens and stateless persons, during

their stay on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan, shall be

guaranteed the rights and freedoms in accordance with the norms of

international law.

They shall perform the duties established by the Constitution,

laws, and international agreements signed by the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Chapter 7. Personal rights and freedoms

Article 24. The right to exist is the inalienable right of

every human being. Attempts on anyone's life shall be regarded as the

gravest crime.

Article 25. Everyone shall have the right to freedom and

inviolability of the person.

No one may be arrested or taken into custody except on lawful

grounds.

Article 26. No one may be adjudged guilty of a crime except by

the sentence of a court and in conformity with he law. Such a person

shall be guaranteed the right to egal defence during open court

proceedings.

No one may be subject to torture, violence or any other cruel

or humiliating treatment.

No one may be subject to any medical or scientific experiments

without his consent;

Article 27. Everyone shall be entitled to protection gainst

encroachments on his honour, dignity, and interference in his private

life, and shall be guaranteed inviolability of the home.

No one may enter a home, carry out a search or an examination,

or violate the privacy of correspondence ind telephone conversations,

except on lawful grounds ind in accordance with the procedure

prescribed by law.

Article 28. Any citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall

have the right to freedom of movement on the terriory of the

Republic, as well as a free entry to and exit from it, except in the

events specified by law.

Article 29. Everyone shall be guaranteed freedom of bought,

speech and convictions. Everyone shall have the ight to seek, obtain

and disseminate any information, except that which is directed against

the existing constitutional system and in some other instances

specified by aw.

Freedom of opinion and its expression may be restriced by law

if any state or other secret is involved.

Article 30. All state bodies, public associations and officials

in the Republic of Uzbekistan shall allow any citizen access to

documents, resolutions and other materials, relating to their rights

and interests.

Article 31. Freedom of conscience is guaranteed to all.

Everyone shall have the right to profess or not to profess any

religion. Any compulsory imposition of religion shall be

impermissible.

Chapter 8. Political rights

Article 32. All citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall

have the right to participate in the management end administration of

public and state affairs, both directly and through representation.

They may exercise this right by way of self-government, referendums and

democratic formation of state bodies.

Article 33. All citizens shall have the right to engage in

public life by holding rallies, meetings and demonstrations in

accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The

bodies of authority shall have the right to suspend or ban such

undertakings exclusively on the grounds of security.

Article 34. All citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall

have the right to form trade unions, political parties and any other

public associations, and to participate in mass movements.

No one may infringe on the rights, freedoms and dignity of the

individuals, constituting the minority opposition in political parties,

public associations and mass movements, as well as in representative

bodies of authority.

Article 35. Everyone shall have the right, both individually and

collectively, to submit applications and proposals, and to lodge

complaints with competent state bodies, institutions and public

representatives.

Such applications, proposals and complaints shall be considered

in accordance with the procedure and within the time-limit specified by

law.

Chapter 9. Economic and social rights

Article 36. Everyone shall have the right to own property.

The privacy of bank deposits and the right to inheritance shall

be guaranteed by law.

Article 37. Everyone shall have the right to work, including

the right to choose their occupation. Every citizen shall be entitled

to fair conditions of labour and protection against unemployment in

accordance with the procedure prescribed by law.

Any forced labour shall be prohibited, except as punishment

under the sentence of a court, or in some other instances specified by

law.

Article 38. Citizens working on hire shall be entitled to a

paid rest. The number of working hours and the duration of paid leave

shall be specified by law.

Article 39. Everyone shall have the right to social security in

old age, in the event of disability and loss of the bread-winner as

well as in some other cases specified by law.

Pensions, allowances and other kinds of welfare may not be

lower than the officially fixed minimum subsistence wage.

Article 40. Everyone shall have the right to receive skilled

medical care.

Article 41. Everyone shall have the right to education. The

state shall guarantee free secondary education. Schooling shall be

under state supervision.

Article 42. Everyone shall be guaranteed the freedom of

scientific research and engineering work, as well as the right to enjoy

cultural benefits. The state shall promote the cultural, scientific

and technical development of society.

Chapter 10. Guarantees of human rights and freedoms

Article 43. The state shall safeguard the rights and freedoms

of citizens proclaimed by the Constitution and laws.

Article 44. Everyone shall be entitled to legally defend his

rights and freedoms, and shall have the right to appeal any unlawful

action of state bodies, officials and public associations.

Article 45. The rights of minors, the disabled, and the elderly

shall be protected by the state.

Article 46. Women and men shall have equal rights.

Chapter 11. Duties of citizens

Article 47. All citizens shall perform the duties established by

the Constitution.

Article 48. All citizens shall be obliged to observe the

Constitution and laws, and to respect the rights, freedoms, honour

and dignity of others.

Article 49. It is the duty of every citizen to protect the

historical, spiritual and cultural heritage of the people of

Uzbekistan.

Cultural monuments shall have protection by the state.

Article 50. All citizens shall protect the environment.

Article 51. All citizens shall be obliged to pay taxes and

local fees established by law.

Article 52. Defence of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the duty

of every citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Citizens will be

obliged to perform military or alternative service in accordance with

the procedure prescribed by law.

Part three. Sosiety and the individual

Chapter 12. The economic foundation of society

Chapter 13. Public associations

Chapter 14. Family

Chapter 15. Mass media

Chapter 12. The economic foundation of society

Article 53. The economy of Uzbekistan, evolving towards market

relations, is based on various forms of ownership. The state shall

guarantee freedom of economic activity, entrepreneurship and labour

with due regard for the priority of consumers' rights, as well as

equality and legal protection of all forms of ownership.

Private property, along with the other types of property, shall

be inviolable and protected by the state. An owner may be deprived of

his property solely in the cases and in accordance with the procedure

prescribed by law.

Article 54. An owner shall possess, use and dispose of his

property. The use of any property must not be harmful to the ecological

environment, nor shall it infringe on the rights and legally protected

interests of citizens, jaridical entities or the state.

Article 55. The land, its minerals, fauna and flora, as well as

other natural resources shall constitute the national wealth, and

shall be rationally used and protected by the state.

Chapter 13. Public associations

Article 56. Trade unions, political parties, and scientific

societies, as well as women's, veterans' and youth leagues,

professional associations, mass movements and other organizations

registered in accordance with the procedure prescribed by law, shall

have the status of public associations in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 57. The formation and functioning of political parties

and public associations aiming to do the following shall be

prohibited: changing the existing constitutional system by force:

coming out against the sovereignty, territorial integrity and

security of the Republic, as well as the constitutional rights and

freedoms of its citizens; advocating war and social, national, racial

and religious hostility, and encroaching on the health and morality of

the people, as well as of any armed associations and political

parties based on the national or religious principles.

All secret societies and associations shall be banned.

Article 58. The state shall safeguard the rights and lawful

interests of public associations and provide them with equal legal

possibilities for participating in public life.

Interference by state bodies and officials in the activity of

public associations, as well as interference by public associations in

the activity of state bodies and officials is impermissible.

Article 59. Trade unions shall express and protect the

socio-economic rights and interests of the working people. Membership

in trade unions is optional.

Article 60. Political parties shall express the political will

of various sections and groups of the population, and through their

democratically elected representatives shall participate in the

formation of state authority. Political parties shall submit public

reports on their financial sources to the Oliy Majlis or their

plenipotentiary body in a prescribed manner.

Article 61. Religious organizations and associations shall be

separated from the state and equal before law. The state shall not

interfere with the activity of religious associations.

Article 62. Public associations may be dissolved or banned, or

subject to restricted activity solely by the sentence of a court.

Chapter 14. Family

Article 63. The family is the primary unit of society and shall

have the right to state and societal protection.

Marriage shall be based on the willing consent and equality of

both parties.

Article 64. Parents shall be obliged to support and care for

their children until the latter are of age.

The state and society shall support, care for and educate

orphaned children, as well as children deprived of parental

guardianship, and encourage charity in their favour.

Article 65. All children shall be equal before the law

regardless of their origin and the civic status of their parents.

Motherhood and childhood shall be protected by the state.

Article 66. Able-bodied children who are of age shall be

obliged to care for their parents.

Chapter 15. Mass media

Article 67. The mass media shall be free and act in accordance

with the law. It shall bear responsibility for trustworthiness of

information in a prescribed manner. Censorship is impermissible.

Part four. Administrative and territorial structure and state system

Chapter 16. Administrative and territotial structure

of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Chapter 17. Republic of Karakalpakstan

Chapter 16. Administrative and territotial structure of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Article 68. The Republic of Uzbekistan shall consist of

regions, districts, cities, towns, settlements, kishlaks and auls

(villages) in Uzbekistan and the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

Article 69. Any alteration of the boundaries of the Republic of

Karakalpakstan, regions, the city of Tashkent, as well as the formation

and annulment of regions, cities' towns and districts shall be

sanctioned by the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Chapter 17. Republic of Karakalpakstan

Article 70. The sovereign Republic of Karakalpakstan is part of

the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The sovereignty of the Republic of Karakalpakstan shall be

protected by the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 71. The Republic of Karakalpakstan shall have its own

Constitution.

The Constitution of the Republic of Karakalpakstan must be in

accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 72. The laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be

binding on the territory of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

Article 73. The territory and boundaries of the Republic of

Karakalpakstan may not be altered without the consent of

Karakalpakstan. The Republic of Karakalpakstan shall be independent

in determining its administrative and territorial structure.

Article 74. The Republic of Karakalpakstan shall have the right

to secede from the Republic of Uzbekistan on the basis of a nation-wide

referendum held by the people of Karakalpakstan.

Article 75. Relationship between the Republic of Uzbekistan and

the Republic of Karakalpakstan, within the framework of the

Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, shall be regulated by

treaties and agreements concluded by the Republic of Uzbekistan and

the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

Any disputes between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic

of Karakalpakstan shall be settled by the way of reconciliation.

Part five. Organization of state authority

Chapter 18. Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Chapter 19. The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Chapter 20. Cabinet of Ministers

Chapter 21. Fundamental principles of local bodies

of state authority

Chapter 22. Judicial authority in the Republic of Uzbekistan

Chapter 23. Electoral system

Chapter 24. Procurator's office

Chapter 25. Finance and crediting

Chapter 26. Defence and security

Chapter 18 is stated in accordance with the Law of the

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Chapter 18. Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Article 76. The highest state representative body is the Oliy

Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This body exercises legislative

power.

The Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall consist of

two Chambers - the Legislative Chamber (lower house) and the Senate

(upper house).

Term of power of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the

Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be five years.

Article 77. The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the

Republic of Uzbekistan shall consist of one hundred and twenty deputies

elected by territorial constituencies on multi-party basis.

The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan

shall be a Chamber of territorial representation and shall consist of

members of the Senate (senators).

Members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of

Uzbekistan shall be elected equally in groups of six - from the

Republic of Karakalpakstan, regions and the city of Tashkent by secret

ballot at relevant joint sessions of the deputies of Zhokarga Kenes of

the Republic of Karakalpakstan, representative agencies of state power

of districts, regions and towns from among such deputies. Sixteen

members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan

shall be appointed by the President from among most authoritative

citizens with abundant practical experience and significant

achievements in the sphere of science, art, literature, industry and

other spheres of state and social activities.

The citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan who have reached the

age of 25 by election day, domiciling in the territory of the Republic

of Uzbekistan not less than five years shall be the deputy of the

Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan,

as well as the member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic

of Uzbekistan. Requirements to candidates shall be determined by law.

One and the same person may not be elected simultaneously a

deputy of the Legislative chamber and a member of the Senate of the

Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 78. Joint authority of the Legislative chamber and the

Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall include:

1) adoption and amending of the Constitution of the Republic

of Uzbekistan;

2) enactment and amending of constitutional laws of the Republic

of Uzbekistan;

3) taking of decision regarding holding of the Referendum of

the Republic of Uzbekistan and appointment of the date of its holding;

4) determination of the guidelines of home and foreign policies

of the Republic of Uzbekistan and approval of long-term projects;

5) determination of the structure and powers of the

legislative, executive and judicial branches of the Republic of

Uzbekistan;

6) admission of new states into the Republic of Uzbekistan and

approval of their decisions to secede from the Republic of Uzbekistan;

7) legislative regulation of customs, as well as of the

currency and credit systems;

8) approval of the state budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan

submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan and

control over its execution;

9) determination of taxes and other compulsory payments;

10) legislative regulation of the administrative and

territorial structure, and alteration of frontiers of the Republic of

Uzbekistan;

11) formation, annulment and renaming of districts, towns,

cities and regions and alteration of their boundaries;

12) institution of state awards and honorary titles;

13) ratification of the decrees of the President of the

Republic of Uzbekistan on the formation and abolition of ministries,

state committees and other bodies of state administration;

14) formation of the Central election committee of the Republic

of Uzbekistan;

15) consideration and approval of a candidature of the Prime

Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon the nomination of the

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

16) election of the Plenipotentiary of the Oliy Majlis of the

Republic of Uzbekistan for human rights, as well as his deputy;

17) consideration of the report of the Counting Chamber of the

Republic of Uzbekistan;

18) approval of the decree of the President of the Republic of

Uzbekistan on declaration of war in case of aggression against the

Republic of Uzbekistan or necessity to fulfil treaty commitments on

mutual defence against aggression;

19) ratification of the decrees of the President of the

Republic of Uzbekistan on general or partial mobilization and on the

declaration, prolongation and discontinuance of a state of emergency;

20) ratification and denunciation of international treaties;

21) execution of other powers defined by the present

Constitution.

Matters to be within joint authority of the Chambers, shall be

considered, as a rule, at first by the Legislative Chamber, and then

by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 79. The exclusive powers of the Legislative Chamber of

the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall include:

1) election of the Speaker and his deputies of the Legislative

Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as

the Chairmen and the Vice-Chairmen of the committees;

2) settlement of questions regarding deprivation of the deputy

of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of

Uzbekistan of immunity upon recommendation of the Procurator-General of

the Republic of Uzbekistan;

3) settlement of questions connected with the organization of

its activity and the Chamber's routine;

4) adoption of the resolutions on one or another matters in

political, social or economic spheres, as well as on matters associated

with home or foreign policy of a state.

Article 80. The exclusive powers of the Senate of the Oliy

Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall include:

1) election of the Chairman and the Vice-Chairmen of the Senate

of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Chairmen and the

Vice-Chairmen of the committees;

2) election, upon recommendation of the President of the

Republic of Uzbekistan, of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of

Uzbekistan;

3) election, upon recommendation of the President of the

Republic of Uzbekistan, of the Supreme Court of the Republic of

Uzbekistan;

4) election, upon recommendation of the President of the

Republic of Uzbekistan, of the Higher Economic Court of the Republic of

Uzbekistan;

5) appointment and dismissal of the Chairman of the State

Committee for Protection of Nature of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon

the nomination of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

6) ratification of the decrees of the President of the Republic

of Uzbekistan on appointment and removal of the Procurator-General of

the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies;

7) ratification of the 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, upon the nomination of the

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, of diplomatic and other

representatives of the Republic of Uzbekistan in foreign states;

9) appointment and dismissal, upon the nomination of the

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, of the Chairman of the Board

of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

10) adoption of acts on amnesty upon recommendation of the

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

11) settlement of questions on deprivation of the member of the

Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan of immunity on

recommendation of the Procurator-General of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

12) hearing of reports of the Procurator-General of the Republic

of Uzbekistan, the Chairman of the State Committee for Protection of

Nature of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Chairman of the Board of

the Central Bank;

13) settlement of questions connected with the organization of

its activity and the Chamber's routine;

14) adoption of the resolutions on one or another matters in

political, social or economic spheres, as well as on matters associated

with home or foreign policy of a state.

Article 81. On the expiry of their term, the Legislative Chamber

of and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan

shall retain their powers until the newly-elected Legislative Chamber

and the Senate are convened.

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 Electoral Committee not later than in two months after election

to the Legislative Chamber and not later than in a month after

formation of the Senate.

The sessions of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of

the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be convened during a period of

sitting. The period of sitting, as a rule, shall begin on the first

date of September and end on the last working day of June of the next

year.

The sessions of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of

Uzbekistan shall be convened as far as required; but such sessions

shall be convened not less than tree times a year.

The sessions of the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic

of Uzbekistan shall be legally qualified if not less than a half of a

total number of all deputies and senators attend them.

When constitutional law shall be adopted, not less than 2/3 of a

total number of all deputies and senators must attend the session.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Prime

Minister, members of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Chairmen of the

Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court and the Highest Economic Court,

the Procurator-General and the Chairman of the Board of the Bank may

attend the sessions of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the

Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as sessions of

their bodies. The Chairman of the Senate may attend the sessions of the

Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan

and its bodies, while the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber may attend

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 sit on separately.

Joint sessions of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the

Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be convened upon

adjuration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, speech of

the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan about important matters of

social and economic life, home and foreign policy of the country, as

well as speeches of the Heads of foreign states. Joint sessions on

other matters may be convened as agreed with the Chambers.

Article 82. The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy

Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall adopt resolutions regarding

matters to be within their authority.

Resolutions of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the

Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be adopted by a

majority of the total voting power of the deputies of the Legislative

Chamber or members of the Senate, with the exception of cases

stipulated by the present Constitution.

Article 83. The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the

Republic of Karakalpakstan in the name of its higher representative

body of the state power, the deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the

Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Cabinet of Ministers of

the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Constitutional Court, the Supreme

Court, the Highest Economic Court and the Procurator-General of the

Republic of Uzbekistan shall have the right of legislative initiative;

the subjects of the right of legislative initiative shall exercise

such right by submission of draft law to the Legislative Chamber

of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 84. The law shall become legally effective if it is

passed by the Legislative Chamber, approved by the Senate, signed by

the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and is promulgated in

official editions in keeping with the established procedure.

The law passed by the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of

the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be forwarded to the Senate of the Oliy

Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan not later than ten days after the

date of its passing.

The law approved by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the

Republic of Uzbekistan shall be forwarded to the President of the

Republic of Uzbekistan within ten days for signing and promulgation.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall sign and

promulgate the law within thirty days.

The 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.

In case where upon repeated consideration of the law, rejected

by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the

Legislative Chamber shall approve the law anew by 2/3 of votes of a

total number of deputies, the law shall be considered passed by the

Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and shall be forwarded by the

Legislative Chamber to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for

signing and promulgation.

As regards law rejected by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of

the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of

may form, on an equal footing, a conciliatory commission from among

the deputies of the Legislative Chamber and the members of the Senate to

negotiate disagreements arisen. Upon acceptance of proposals by the

conciliatory commission, the law shall be considered in the course of

work.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall have the

right to return the law with his objections to the Oliy Majlis of the

Republic of Uzbekistan.

In case where the law has been approved in early passed version

by not less than 2/3 of votes 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, the law shall be liable to

signing by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan within fourteen

days and promulgation.

Promulgation of laws and other normative and legal acts shall

be a compulsory condition for their enforcement.

Article 85. The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the

Republic of Uzbekistan shall elect the Speaker of the Legislative

Chamber and his deputies from its members.

The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the

Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies shall be elected by a majority

of the total number of deputies by secret ballot for a term of powers

of the Legislative Chamber.

The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of

the Republic of Uzbekistan may be recalled before completion of his

term of office by the decision of the Legislative Chamber approved by

more than 2/3 of votes of the total number of deputies of the

Legislative Chamber by secret ballot.

The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of

the Republic of Uzbekistan shall:

1) convene the sessions of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy

Majlis and preside at the sessions;

2) exercise the general direction over a preliminary review of

matters to be submitted to the Legislative Chamber;

3) coordinate the work of the committees and commissions of the

Legislative Chamber;

4) organize the control over the execution of the laws and the

resolutions passed by the Legislative Chamber;

5) direct inter-parliamentary relations and the work of the

groups of the Legislative Chamber connected with international

parliamentary organizations;

6) represent the Legislative Chamber in relation with the

Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, other state

bodies, foreign states, international and other organizations;

7) sign the resolutions passed by the Legislative Chamber;

8) execute other powers stipulated by the Constitution and the

legislation.

The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of

the Republic of Uzbekistan shall issue ordinances.

Article 86. The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of

Uzbekistan shall elect the Chairman and the Vice-Chairmen of the Senate

from its members. The Chairman of the Senate shall be elected upon the

nomination of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The representative of the Republic of Karakalpakstan shall be

one of the Vice-Chairmen of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the

Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Chairman and the Vice-Chairmen of the Senate of the Oliy

Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be elected by majority of

the total number of senators by secret ballot for a term of powers of

the Senate.

The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic

of Uzbekistan may be recalled before completion of his term of office

by the decision of the Senate approved by more than 2/3 of votes of the

total number of senators by secret ballot.

The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majis of the Republic

of Uzbekistan shall:

1) convene the sessions of the Senate and preside at them;

2) exercise the general direction over a preliminary review of

matters to be submitted to the Senate;

3) coordinate the work of the committees and commissions of the

Senate;

4) organize the control over the execution of the laws of the

Republic of Uzbekistan and resolutions of the Senate;

5) direct inter-parliamentary relations and the work of the

groups of the Senate connected with international parliamentary

organizations;

6) represents 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) sign the resolutions passed by the Senate;

8) execute other powers stipulated by the Constitution and the

legislation.

The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic

of Uzbekistan shall issue ordinances.

Article 87. The legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the

Republic of Uzbekistan shall elect for a term its powers from the

number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber committees to draft laws,

conduct preliminary review of matters to be submitted to the

Legislative Chamber and control the execution of the laws of the

Republic of Uzbekistan and resolutions passed by the Legislative

Chamber.

The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan

shall elect for a term of its powers from the number of senators

committees to conduct preliminary review of matters to be submitted to

the Senate and control the execution of the laws of the Republic of

Uzbekistan and resolutions passed by the Senate.

In the event of necessity, the Legislative Chamber and the

Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall form

commissions from the number of deputies and senators to implement

specific targets.

Article 88. The expenses associated with deputy or senatorial

activity shall be reimbursed to the deputies of the Legislative

Chamber and the members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the

Republic of Uzbekistan.

The deputies of the Legislative Chamber and the members of the

Senate working for the Senate on a permanent basis may not hold any

other paid post within a term of their power, except scientific

activity and teaching.

The deputy of the Legislative Chamber and the member of the

Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall have the

right of immunity. They may not be prosecuted, detained, confined under

guard or incur a court-imposed administrative penalty without the

sanction of the Legislative Chamber or the Senate.

Chapter 19. The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

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Article 89. The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the

head of a state; he ensures coordinated operation and cooperation of

the agencies of a state power.

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Article 90. Any citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan who has

reached the age of 35, is in full command of official language and has

permanently resided in Uzbekistan for at least 10 years immediately

proceeding the elections, shall be eligible for the post of President

of the Republic of Uzbekistan. On and the same person may not be

elected as President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for more than two

consecutive terms.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be elected

for a term o seven years. He shall be elected by citizens of the

Republic of Uzbekistan on the basis of the universal, equal and direct

suffrage by secret ballot. The Procedure for electing President shall

be specified by law of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 91. During his term of office, the President may not

hold any other paid post, serve as a deputy of a representative body or

engage in commercial activity.

The President shall enjoy personal immunity and protection

under law.

Article 92. The President shall be regarded as having assumed

office upon taking the following oath at a session of the Oliy Majlis:

"I do solemnly swear to faithfully serve the people of

Uzbekistan, to strictly comply with the Constitution and the laws of

the Republic, to guarantee the rights and freedoms of its citizens, and

to conscientiously perform the duties of the President of the Republic

of Uzbekistan".

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Article 93. The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall:

1) guarantee the rights and freedoms of citizens and observance

of the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

2) protect the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity

of the Republic of Uzbekistan and implement the decisions regarding

its national-state structure;

3) represent the Republic of Uzbekistan in domestic matters and

international relations;

4) conduct negotiations, sign treaties and agreements on

behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan and ensure the observance of the

treaties and agreements signed by the Republic and the fulfillment of

its commitments;

5) receive letters of credence and recall from diplomats and

other representatives accredited to him;

6) present to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of

Uzbekistan his nominees for the post of diplomats and other

representatives of the Republic of Uzbekistan in foreign states;

7) present annual reports to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of

Uzbekistan on important matters of social and economic life, as well as

home and foreign policy of the country;

8) form the administration and lead it; ensure interaction

between the highest bodies of state authority and administration of the

Republic; set up and dissolve ministries, state committees and other

bodies of administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan, with subsequent

confirmation by the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of

Uzbekistan;

9) nominate a person to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the

Republic of Uzbekistan for the post of Chairman of the Senate;

10) nominate a candidature of Prime Minister of the Republic of

Uzbekistan to be considered and approved by the Chambers of the Oliy

Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and relieve him of his post;

11) approve, upon nomination of Prime Minister of the Republic

of Uzbekistan, members of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of

Uzbekistan and relieve them of their posts;

12) appoint and dismiss Procurator-General of the Republic of

Uzbekistan and his deputies with subsequent confirmation by the Senate

of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

13) present to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of

Uzbekistan nominees for the posts of Chairman and judges of the

Constitutional Court, Chairman and judges of the Supreme Court,

Chairman and judges of the Higher Economic Court, Chairman of the Board

of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Chairman of the

State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Protection of Nature;

14) appoint and dismiss judges of regional, interregional,

district, city, military and economic courts;

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15) appoint and dismiss khokims of regions and the city of

Tashkent in accordance with the Law. The President shall have the right

to dismiss any khokim of a district or a city, should the latter violate

the Constitution or the laws, or perform an act discrediting the honour

and dignity of a khokim;

16) suspend and repeal any acts passed by the bodies of the

state administration or khokims;

17) sign and promulgate the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

the President may refer any law, with his own amendments, to the Oliy

Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for additional consideration and

vote;

18) proclaim a state of war in the event of an armed attack on

the Republic of Uzbekistan or when it is necessary to meet

international obligations relating to mutual defence against aggression,

and submit the decision to the Chambers of the Oliy Majis of the

Republic of Uzbekistan for confirmation within three days;

19) have the right to proclaim a state of emergency throughout

the Republic of Uzbekistan or in a particular locality in cases of

emergency (such as a real outside threat, mass disturbances, major

catastrophes, natural calamities or epidemics), in the interest of

people's security. The President shall submit his decision to the

Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for

confirmation within three days. The terms and the procedure for the

imposition of the state of emergency shall be specified by the law;

20) serve as the Supreme Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces

of the Republic of Uzbekistan and is empowered to appoint and dismiss

the high command of the Armed Forces and confer top military ranks;

21) award orders, medals and certificates of honour of the

Republic of Uzbekistan and confer qualification and honorary titles of

the Republic of Uzbekistan;

22) rule on matters of citizenship of the Republic of

Uzbekistan and on granting political asylum;

23) introduce to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic

of Uzbekistan proposals on issue of acts on amnesty and granting pardon

to citizens convicted by the courts of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

24) form the National Security Service of the Republic of

Uzbekistan. The President shall appoint and dismiss the Chairman of the

National Security Service and submit the decrees on such matters to the

Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

25) exercise other powers stipulated by the present Constitution

and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The President shall not have the right to transfer his powers

to state bodies or officials.

Article 94. The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, shall

issue decrees, enactments and ordinances binding on the entire territory

of the Republic on the basis of and for enforcement of the Constitution

and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

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Article 95. The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy

Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be dissolved by a decision of

the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan sanctioned by the

Constitution Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan should any

insurmountable differences arise within the structure of the

Legislative Chamber and the Senate jeopardizing their normal

functioning or should it repeatedly make decisions in opposition to the

Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as should any

insurmountable difference arise between the Legislative Chamber and the

Senate jeopardizing normal functioning of the Oliy Majlis 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, 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 a state of

emergency.

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Article 96. Should the President of the Republic of

Uzbekistan fail to perform his duties due to poor health confirmed by a

certificate of a State Medical Commission formed by joint decision of

the Chambers, an emergency joint sessions of the Chambers of the Oliy

Majlis shall be held within ten days. The session shall elect acting

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from among deputies and

senators for a term of not more than three months". In this case the

general elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall

be held within three months.

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Article 97. Upon completion of his term of office the President

shall be a lifetime member of the Senate.

Chapter 20. Cabinet of Ministers

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Article 98. The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of

Uzbekistan shall exercise executive power. The Cabinet of Ministers of

the Republic of Uzbekistan shall consist of Prime Minister of the

Republic of Uzbekistan, his deputies, ministers and chairmen of the

state committees. The head of the government of the Republic of

Karakalpakstan shall be an ex officio member of the Cabinet of

Ministers.

The Cabinet of Ministers shall be formed by the President of

the Republic of Uzbekistan. Nominee of the Prime Minister of the

Republic of Uzbekistan shall be considered and approved by the Chambers

of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon the nomination

the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The members of Cabinet of

Ministers shall be approved by the President of the Republic of

Uzbekistan upon the nomination of the Prime Minister of the Republic of

Uzbekistan.

The Cabinet of Ministers shall provide guidance for the

economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of

Uzbekistan. It should also be responsible for the execution of the laws

of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decisions of the Oliy Majlis, decrees,

resolutions and other enactments of the President of the Republic of

Uzbekistan.

The Cabinet of Ministers shall issue enactments and ordinances

in accordance with the current legislation. This shall be binding on

all bodies of administration, enterprises, organizations, officials and

citizens throughout the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall

organize and mange activity of the Cabinet of Ministers; he shall bear

personal responsibility for the efficiency of its work, preside at the

sessions of the Cabinet of Ministers, sign its resolutions, represent,

on behalf of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Cabinet

of Ministers in international relations, as well as perform other

functions stipulated by the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan,

decrees and resolutions of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall have the

right to be in the chair of the sessions of the Cabinet of Ministers,

take decisions regarding matters to be within authority of the Cabinet

of Ministers, as well as abolish resolutions and instructions of the

Cabinet of Ministers, as well as instructions of the Prime Minister of

the Republic of Uzbekistan based on Article 89 and Article 93 of the

present Constitution.

The Cabinet of Ministers, in its activity shall be responsible

to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Oliy Majlis of

the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Cabinet of Ministers shall tender its resignation to the

newly elected Oliy Majlis.

The procedure for the work of the Cabinet of Ministers and its

powers shall be defined by the law.

Chapter 21. Fundamental principles of local bodies of state authority

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Article 99. Kengash(s) of People's Deputies led by khokims are

the representative bodies of authority in regions, districts, cities

and towns, except in towns subordinate to district centres and city

districts). They shall act upon all matters within their authority in

accordance with the interests of the state and citizens.

Article 100. The local authorities shall:

ensure the observance of laws, maintain law and order, and

ensure security of citizens',

direct the economic, social and cultural development within

their territories;

propose and implement the local budget, determine the local

taxes and fees, and propose non-budget funds;

direct the municipal economy;

protect the environment;

ensure the registration of civil status acts;

pass normative acts and exercise other powers in conformity with

the Constitution and the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

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Article 101. The local authorities shall enforce the laws of

the Republic of Uzbekistan, the decrees of the President of the

Republic of Uzbekistan and the resolutions of the higher bodies of

state authority. They shall also participate in the discussion of

national and local matters.

The decisions of the higher bodies on matters within their

authority shall be binding on the subordinate bodies.

The term of office of Kengash(s) of People's deputied and

knokims is five years.

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Article 102. The khokims of regions, districts, cities and

towns shall serve as the heads of both representative and executive

authorities of their respective territories.

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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.

The khokims of districts, towns and cities shall be appointed

and dismissed by the khokim of the appropriate region, with subsequent

confirmation the appropriate Kengash of People's Deputies.

The khokims of city districts shall be appointed and dismissed

by the khokim of the city, with subsequent confirmation by the city

Kengash of People's Deputies.

The khokims of towns subordinate to district centres shall be

appointed and dismissed by the khokim of the district, with subsequent

confirmation by the district Kengash of People's Deputies.

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Article 103. The khokims of regions, districts, cities and

towns shall exercise their powers in accordance with the principle of

one-man management and shall bear personal responsibility for the

decisions and the work of the bodies they lead.

Organization of the work and powers of khokims and local

Kengash(s) of People's Deputies shall be specified by the law.

Article 104. The khokim shall make decisions within his vested

powers which are binding on all enterprises, institutions,

organizations, associations, officials, and citizens on the relevant

territory.

Article 105. Residents of settlements, kishlaks and auls

(villages), as well as of residential neighbourhoods (makhallyas) in

cities, towns, settlements and villages shall decide all local matters

at general meetings. These local self-governing bodies shall elect

Chairman (aksakal) and his advisers for a term of 2.5 years.

The procedure for elections, organization of the work and the

powers of self-governing bodies shall be specified by law.

Chapter 22. Judicial authority in the Republic of Uzbekistan

Article 106. The judicial authority in the Republic of

Uzbekistan shall function independently from the legislative and

executive branches, political parties and public organizations.

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Article 107. The judicial system of the Republic of Uzbekistan

shall consist of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of

Uzbekistan, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Higher

Economic Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Courts for

civil and criminal cases of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the

Economic Court of the Republic of Karakalpakstan elected for a period

of five years, Taskent city courts for civil and criminal cases,

interregional, district, city courts for civil and criminal cases, as

well as military and economic courts elected for the same term.

Organization and procedure for the operation of the courts shall

be specified by law.

Formation of extraordinary courts shall be inadmissible.

Article 108. The Constitutional Court of the Republic of

Uzbekistan shall hear cases relating to the Constitutionality of acts

passed by the legislative and executive branches.

The Constitutional Court shall be elected from political and

legal scholars and shall consist of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and

judges including a representative of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

No member of the Constitutional Court, including the Chairman,

shall have the right to simultaneously serve as a deputy. The Chairman

and the members of the Constitutional Court may not belong to any

political parties or movements, nor hold any other paid posts.

The judges of the Constitutional Court shall have the right of

immunity.

The judges of the Constitutional Court shall be independent in

their work and subject solely to the Constitution of the Republic of

Uzbekistan.

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Article 109. The Constitutional Court of the Republic of

Uzbekistan shall:

1) judge the constitutionality of the laws of the Republic of

Uzbekistan and resolutions of the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the

Republic of Uzbekistan, the decrees of the President of the Republic of

Uzbekistan, the enactments of the government and the ordinances of

local authorities, as well as obligations of the Republic of Uzbekistan

under inter-state treaties and other documents;

2) conform the constitutionality of the Constitution and laws

of the Republic of Karakalpakstan to the Constitution and laws of the

Republic of Uzbekistan;

3) interpret the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of

Uzbekistan;

4) hear other cases coming within its authority under the

Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The judgement of the Constitutional Court shall take effect

upon publication. They shall be final and shall no subject to

appeal.

The organization and the procedure of the Constitutional Court

shall be specified by law.

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Article 110. The Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan

shall be the highest judicial body of civil, criminal and

administrative law.

The rulings of the Supreme Court shall be final and binding

throughout the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall have the

right to supervise the judicial activity of the Supreme Courts of the

Republic of Karakalpakstan, as well as district, town, interregional,

regional and military courts.

Article 111. Any economic and management disputes that may

arise between entrepreneurs, enterprises, institutions and

organizations based on different forms ol ownership, shall be settled

by the Higher Arbitration Court and other arbitration courts within

their authority.

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Article 112. Judges shall be independent and subject solely to

the law. Any interference in the work of judges in administrating the

law shall be inadmissible and punishable by law.

The immunity of judges shall be guaranteed by law.

The judges may not be senators or deputies of representative

bodies of state power.

The judges may not belong to any political parties or

movements, as well as hold any other paid post, except for scientific

activity or teaching.

Before the completion of his term of office, a judge may be

removed from his post only on grounds specified by law.

Article 113. Legal proceedings in all courts shall be open to

the public. Hearings in camera shall be only allowed in cases prescribed

by law.

Article 114. All court verdicts shall be binding on state

bodies, public associations, enterprises, institutions, organizations,

officials and citizens.

Article 115. All legal proceedings in the Republic of

Uzbekistan shall be conducted in Uzbek, Karakalpak, or in the language

spoken by the majority of the people in the locality. Any person

participating in court proceedings who does not know the language in

which they are being conducted, shall have the following right to be

fully acquainted with the materials in the case, to have the services

of an interpreter during the proceedings, and to address the court in

his native language.

Article 116. Any defendant shall have the right to defence.

The right to legal assistance shall be guaranteed at any stage

of the investigation and judicial proceedings. Legal assistance to

citizens, enterprises, institutions and organizations shall begiven by

the College of Barristers. Organization and procedure of the College

of Barristers shall be specified by law.

Chapter 23. Electoral system

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Article 117. All citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall

have the right to elect and to be elected to representative bodies of

state power. Every citizen shall have only one vote. Suffrage, equality

and free will shall be guaranteed by law.

The election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as

well as election deputies to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis

of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Zhokarga Kenes of the Republic of

Karakalpakstan, to representative bodies of state power of districts,

regions, towns and cities shall be held in the year of the expiry of

constitutional term of their powers - on the first Sunday of the third

ten-day period of December. The elections shall be held on the basis of

universal, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot. All citizens of

the Republic of Uzbekistan under the age of 18 shall be eligible to

vote.

The members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of

Uzbekistan shall be elected by secret vote at the relevant joint

sessions of the deputies of Zhokarga Kenes of the Republic of

Karakalpakstan, representative bodies of state power of districts,

regions, towns and cities from among such deputies not later than a

month after their election.

Citizens who have been legally certified as insane, as well as

persons in prison according to a judgement of the court may neither vote

nor be eligible for election. Any other direct or indirect infringement

of the citizens' voting rights is inadmissible.

The citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan may not

simultaneously be elected to more than two representative bodies of

state power.

The electoral procedure shall be specified by law.

Chapter 24. Procurator's office

Article 118. The Procurator-General of the Republic of

Uzbekistan and the procurator subordinate to him shall supervise the

strict and uniform observance of the laws on the territory of the

Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 119. The.Procurator-General of the Republic of

Uzbekistan shall direct the centralized system of agencies of the

procurator's office.

The Procurator of the Republic of Karakalpakstan shall be

appointed by the highest representative body of the Republic of

Karakalpakstan and subject to confirmation by the Procurator-General

of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The procurators of regions, districts, cities and towns shall

be appointed by the Procurator-General of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The term of office shall be 5 years for the Procurator-General

of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Procurator of the Republic of

Karakalpakstan and procurators of regions, districts, cities and

towns.

Article 120. The agencies of the Procurator's Office of the

Republic of Uzbekistan shall exercise their powers independently of any

state bodies, public associations and officials, and shall be subject

solely to the law.

While in office procurators shall suspend their membership in

political parties and any other public associations pursuing political

goals.

Organization, powers and procedure for the agencies of the

Procurator's Office shall be specified by law.

Article 121. On the territory o! the Republic of Uzbekistan it

is prohibited to set up and run any private, cooperative or other

non-governmental agencies or their branches, independently conducting

any operational work, investigations, inquiries or any other functions

connected with combatting crime.

The law-enforcement agencies may enlist the assistance of

public associations and citizens to safeguard law and order, as well as

the rights and freedoms of citizens.

Chapter 25. Finance and crediting

Article 122. The Republic of Uzbekistan shall have independent

financial, monetary and credit systems.

The state budget of Uzbekistan shall consist of the national

budget, the budget of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and local budgets.

Article 123 The Republic of Uzbekistan shall have a single

taxation system. The right to determine taxes shall belong to the Oliy

Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 124. The banking system of the Republic of uzbekistan

shall be directed by the Central Bank of the Republic.

Chapter 26. Defence and security

Article 125. The Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan

shall be formed to defend the state severeignty and territorial

integrity of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as the peaceful life

and security of its citizens.

The structure and organization of the Armed Forces shall be

specified by law.

Article 126. The Republic of Uzbekistan shall maintain the

Armed Forces to ensure its security at a level of reasonable

sufficiency.

Part six. Procedure for amending the constitution

The Article is stated in accordance with the Law of the

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Article 127. The Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan

shall be amended either by laws passed by at least 2/3 of the

deputies of the Legislative Chamber and members of the Senate of the

Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan or by the Referendum of the

Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 128. The Oliy Majlis of the Republic of uzbekistan may

pass a law altering or amending the Constitution within six months of

submission of the relevant proposal, with due regard for its

nation-wide discussion. Should the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of

Uzbekistan reject an amendment to the Constitution, a repeated proposal

may not be submitted for one year.

Preamble

Part one. Fundamental principles (Chapter 1-4)

Part two. Basic human and civil rights,

freedoms and duties (Chapter 5-11)

Part three. Sosiety and the individual (Chapter 12-15)

Part four. Administrative and territorial structure

and state system (Chapter 16-17)

Part five. Organization of state authority (Chapter 18-26)

Part six. Procedure for amending the constitution