The National Center for Human Rights of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a national scientific and practical conference in Tashkent. The event focused on the evolution of statehood, the legal system, and the development of legal science over 35 years of Uzbekistan's independence.
The conference was held in a hybrid format—both offline and online. The organizers were the National Center for Human Rights in collaboration with the Institute of State and Law of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan and the Coordination Council of the Academy for the Development of Legal Sciences. Participants included legal professors, researchers, students, law enforcement officers, judicial workers, representatives of non-governmental organizations, and journalists.
Key takeaways from the conference
The conference was opened by Akmal Saidov, Deputy of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, Director of the National Center for Human Rights, and academician. In his speech, Saidov emphasized the scientific study of the process of formation and modernization of the legal system of Uzbekistan, mentioning reforms initiated by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Saidov presented key normative acts that have shaped the field of legal education and research. These include the presidential decree of 2017 on postgraduate education, the decree of 2020 on reforms in the field of legal education, the Cabinet of Ministers resolution of 2020 on the establishment of the Institute of State and Law, and the decree of 2025 on reforming legal education in accordance with international standards, as well as the 2025 resolution defining the priorities of the Academy of Sciences until 2035.
Murodjon Turgunov, Director of the Institute of State and Law, moderated the conference. Participants discussed achievements and current challenges facing legal science, as well as examined future development trends in the context of building a rule-of-law state in Uzbekistan.