President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the Measures to improve the activities of the Constitutional Court of Uzbekistan and implement modern digital technologies Decree.
According to the president’s spokesman Sherzod Asadov, the decree aims to elevate the Constitutional Court's activities to a new level, expand individuals’ access to constitutional justice, and enhance the transparency and efficiency of judicial proceedings.
The decree stipulates:
- simplifying the procedures for individuals and legal entities to appeal to the Constitutional Court, lifting unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles;
- improving handling constitutional complaints and strengthening judicial protection;
- ensuring effective constitutional oversight of government bodies;
- implementing a digitalization program for all Constitutional Court processes in 2026-2027;
- implementing the E-KSUD information system from August 1, 2027, which provides for the submission of electronic appeals, online monitoring, and participation in court hearings via teleconference;
- organizing live broadcasts and audio recordings of court hearings, generating electronic minutes;
- obtaining necessary information electronically through integration with government information systems without placing additional burden on individuals and businesses.
"Implementing this decree will ensure the supremacy of the Constitution, reliably protect human rights and freedoms, and introduce modern, open, and individual-focused mechanisms into the judicial system," noted Sherzod Asadov.
The Constitutional Court is expected to be housed in a separate building next year. It is currently located within the Presidential Administration’s building. Starting in January 2026, its staff will be expanded by eight positions.
In the spring of 2021, Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the new version of the on the Constitutional Court law. The law expanded the list of persons entitled to appeal to the Constitutional Court to include individuals and legal entities, the children's ombudsman, and others.
