Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan
("Khalk Sozi" newspaper, December 15, 1992, No. 243 (494); Bulletin of the Oliy Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 1994, No. 1, Article 5; Bulletin of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2003 y., No. 3-4, Article 27; Bulletin of the Chambers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, No. 12/1, 2007; Collection of Laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2007 Article 15 of 2008; Article 510 of 2011; Article 16 of 2014
INTRODUCTION
People of Uzbekistan:
solemnly declaring its commitment to human rights and the ideals of state sovereignty,
aware of their high responsibility to present and future generations,
relying on the historical experience of the development of Uzbek statehood,
showing commitment to democracy and social justice,
Recognizing the supremacy of generally recognized rules of international law,
striving to ensure that the citizens of the republic live a decent life,
with a view to establishing a humane democratic legal state,
in order to ensure civil peace and national harmony,
adopts this Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the form of its autonomous representatives.
SECTION ONE. BASIC PRINCIPLES
Chapter I. State sovereignty
Article 1.
Uzbekistan is a sovereign democratic republic. The names of the state "Republic of Uzbekistan" and "Uzbekistan" mean the same thing.
Article 2.
The state expresses the will of the people and serves its interests. State bodies and officials are responsible to society and citizens.
Article 3.
The Republic of Uzbekistan determines its national-state and administrative-territorial structure, the system of state power and management bodies, implements its internal and external 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 ensures respect for the languages, customs and traditions of all nations and peoples living in its territory, and creates conditions for their development.
Article 5.
The Republic of Uzbekistan has its own state symbols - flag, coat of arms and anthem, approved by law.
Article 6.
The capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the city of Tashkent.
Chapter II. People's power
Article 7.
The people are the only source of state power.
State power in the Republic of Uzbekistan is exercised only by the authorities authorized by the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the laws adopted on the basis of the interests of the people.
Appropriation of the powers of the state power, suspension or termination of the activity of the authorities, creation of new and parallel structures of the power in a manner not provided for by the Constitution is a violation of the Constitution and is the basis for prosecution according to the law.
Article 8.
The people of Uzbekistan are citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan, regardless of their nationality.
Article 9.
The most important issues of the life of the society and the state are presented to the people for discussion and put to a general vote (referendum). The procedure for holding a referendum is determined by law.
Article 10.
Only the Oliy Majlis and the President of the Republic elected by him can 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 division of power into legislative, executive and judicial powers.
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 the 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 inviolable rights are the highest value.
Democratic rights and freedoms are protected by the Constitution and laws.
Article 14.
The state carries out its activities based on the principles of social justice and legality, aiming at the well-being of people and society.
Chapter III. Constitution and rule of law
Article 15.
The supremacy of the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan is unconditionally recognized in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The state, its bodies, officials, public associations, citizens work in accordance with the Constitution and laws.
Article 16.
Not a single provision of this Constitution can be interpreted in a way that harms the rights and interests of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Not a single law or other regulatory legal document may conflict with the norms and provisions 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 rules of sovereign equality of states, non-use of force or threat of force, inviolability of borders, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, and other generally recognized rules and norms of international law.
In order to ensure the highest interests, well-being and security of the state and the people, the republic can form alliances, join commonwealths and other interstate structures and leave them.
INTRODUCTION
People of Uzbekistan:
solemnly declaring its commitment to human rights and the ideals of state sovereignty,
aware of their high responsibility to present and future generations,
relying on the historical experience of the development of Uzbek statehood,
showing commitment to democracy and social justice,
Recognizing the supremacy of generally recognized rules of international law,
striving to ensure that the citizens of the republic live a decent life,
with a view to establishing a humane democratic legal state,
in order to ensure civil peace and national harmony,
adopts this Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the form of its autonomous representatives.
SECTION ONE. BASIC PRINCIPLES
Chapter I. State sovereignty
Article 1.
Uzbekistan is a sovereign democratic republic. The names of the state "Republic of Uzbekistan" and "Uzbekistan" mean the same thing.
Article 2.
The state expresses the will of the people and serves its interests. State bodies and officials are responsible to society and citizens.
Article 3.
The Republic of Uzbekistan determines its national-state and administrative-territorial structure, the system of state power and management bodies, implements its internal and external 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 ensures respect for the languages, customs and traditions of all nations and peoples living in its territory, and creates conditions for their development.
Article 5.
The Republic of Uzbekistan has its own state symbols - flag, coat of arms and anthem, approved by law.
Article 6.
The capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the city of Tashkent.
Chapter II. People's power
Article 7.
The people are the only source of state power.
State power in the Republic of Uzbekistan is exercised only by the authorities authorized by the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the laws adopted on the basis of the interests of the people.
Appropriation of the powers of the state power, suspension or termination of the activity of the authorities, creation of new and parallel structures of the power in a manner not provided for by the Constitution is a violation of the Constitution and is the basis for prosecution according to the law.
Article 8.
The people of Uzbekistan are citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan, regardless of their nationality.
Article 9.
The most important issues of the life of the society and the state are presented to the people for discussion and put to a general vote (referendum). The procedure for holding a referendum is determined by law.
Article 10.
Only the Oliy Majlis and the President of the Republic elected by him can 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 division of power into legislative, executive and judicial powers.
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 the 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 inviolable rights are the highest value.
Democratic rights and freedoms are protected by the Constitution and laws.
Article 14.
The state carries out its activities based on the principles of social justice and legality, aiming at the well-being of people and society.
Chapter III. Constitution and rule of law
Article 15.
The supremacy of the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan is unconditionally recognized in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The state, its bodies, officials, public associations, citizens work in accordance with the Constitution and laws.
Article 16.
Not a single provision of this Constitution can be interpreted in a way that harms the rights and interests of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Not a single law or other regulatory legal document may conflict with the norms and provisions 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 rules of sovereign equality of states, non-use of force or threat of force, inviolability of borders, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, and other generally recognized rules and norms of international law.
In order to ensure the highest interests, well-being and security of the state and the people, the republic can form alliances, join commonwealths and other interstate structures and leave them.
SECTION TWO. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOMS AND DUTIES OF HUMANS AND CITIZENS
Chapter V. 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, faith, personality and social status.
Privileges are determined only by law and must be consistent with the principles of social justice.
Article 19.
The rights and duties of the citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the state are interrelated. The rights and freedoms of citizens enshrined in the Constitution and laws are inviolable, and no one has the right to deprive them or limit them without a court decision.
Article 20.
In exercising their rights and freedoms, citizens must not harm the legitimate interests, rights and freedoms of other persons, the state and society.
Chapter VI. Citizenship
Article 21.
A single citizenship will be established throughout the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan is equal for everyone, regardless of the grounds for obtaining it.
A citizen of the Republic of Karakalpakstan is also a citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The grounds and procedure for acquiring and losing citizenship are determined 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 are ensured in accordance with the norms of international law. They fulfill the duties stipulated by the Constitution, laws and international agreements of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Chapter VII. Personal rights and freedoms
Article 24.
The right to life is an inherent right of every human being. Attempting to kill a person is the most serious crime.
Article 25.
Everyone has the right to freedom and privacy.
No one shall be arrested or detained without lawful authority.
Article 26.
The case of each person accused of committing a crime is not considered guilty until the case of a person accused of committing a crime is considered in a court of law in a public manner and his guilt is determined. All conditions for self-defense are provided to the person accused in the court.
No one shall be subjected to torture, violence, cruel or degrading treatment.
No medical or scientific experiments can be carried out on anyone without his consent.
Article 27.
Everyone has the right to be protected from attacks on his honor and reputation, from interference in his private life, and to the inviolability of his residence.
No one can enter someone's residence, conduct a search or inspect it, reveal the secret of correspondence and telephone conversations, except in the cases and procedure stipulated 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. Except for the limitations established by law.
Article 29.
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, speech and belief. Everyone has the right to seek, receive and disseminate the information they want, except for information directed against the current constitutional system and other restrictions established by law.
Freedom of thought and expression may be limited by law only if it concerns state secrets and other secrets.
Article 30.
All state bodies, public associations and officials of the Republic of Uzbekistan should create an opportunity for citizens to familiarize themselves with documents, decisions and other materials related to 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 indoctrination 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 society and state affairs directly and through their representatives. Such participation is carried out through self-governance, holding referendums and democratic organization of state bodies, as well as development and improvement of public control over the activities of state bodies.
The procedure for public control over the activities of state bodies is determined 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 stop or prohibit the conduct of such events only for reasons of security.
Article 34.
Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan belong to trade unions, political parties and other public associations
have the right to participate in public actions.
No one can discriminate against the rights, freedoms and dignity of the opposition persons who are a minority in political parties, public associations, public movements, and representative bodies of the government.
Article 35.
Each person has the right to apply directly to the competent state bodies, institutions or representatives of the people with applications, proposals and complaints.
Applications, proposals and complaints must be considered in accordance with the procedure and within the time limits established by law.
Chapter IX. Economic and social rights
Article 36.
Every person has the right to be an owner. Confidentiality of bank deposits and inheritance rights are guaranteed by law.
Chapter V. 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, faith, personality and social status.
Privileges are determined only by law and must be consistent with the principles of social justice.
Article 19.
The rights and duties of the citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the state are interrelated. The rights and freedoms of citizens enshrined in the Constitution and laws are inviolable, and no one has the right to deprive them or limit them without a court decision.
Article 20.
In exercising their rights and freedoms, citizens must not harm the legitimate interests, rights and freedoms of other persons, the state and society.
Chapter VI. Citizenship
Article 21.
A single citizenship will be established throughout the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan is equal for everyone, regardless of the grounds for obtaining it.
A citizen of the Republic of Karakalpakstan is also a citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The grounds and procedure for acquiring and losing citizenship are determined 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 are ensured in accordance with the norms of international law. They fulfill the duties stipulated by the Constitution, laws and international agreements of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Chapter VII. Personal rights and freedoms
Article 24.
The right to life is an inherent right of every human being. Attempting to kill a person is the most serious crime.
Article 25.
Everyone has the right to freedom and privacy.
No one shall be arrested or detained without lawful authority.
Article 26.
The case of each person accused of committing a crime is not considered guilty until the case of a person accused of committing a crime is considered in a court of law in a public manner and his guilt is determined. All conditions for self-defense are provided to the person accused in the court.
No one shall be subjected to torture, violence, cruel or degrading treatment.
No medical or scientific experiments can be carried out on anyone without his consent.
Article 27.
Everyone has the right to be protected from attacks on his honor and reputation, from interference in his private life, and to the inviolability of his residence.
No one can enter someone's residence, conduct a search or inspect it, reveal the secret of correspondence and telephone conversations, except in the cases and procedure stipulated 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. Except for the limitations established by law.
Article 29.
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, speech and belief. Everyone has the right to seek, receive and disseminate the information they want, except for information directed against the current constitutional system and other restrictions established by law.
Freedom of thought and expression may be limited by law only if it concerns state secrets and other secrets.
Article 30.
All state bodies, public associations and officials of the Republic of Uzbekistan should create an opportunity for citizens to familiarize themselves with documents, decisions and other materials related to 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 indoctrination 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 society and state affairs directly and through their representatives. Such participation is carried out through self-governance, holding referendums and democratic organization of state bodies, as well as development and improvement of public control over the activities of state bodies.
The procedure for public control over the activities of state bodies is determined 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 stop or prohibit the conduct of such events only for reasons of security.
Article 34.
Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan belong to trade unions, political parties and other public associations
have the right to participate in public actions.
No one can discriminate against the rights, freedoms and dignity of the opposition persons who are a minority in political parties, public associations, public movements, and representative bodies of the government.
Article 35.
Each person has the right to apply directly to the competent state bodies, institutions or representatives of the people with applications, proposals and complaints.
Applications, proposals and complaints must be considered in accordance with the procedure and within the time limits established by law.
Chapter IX. Economic and social rights
Article 36.
Every person has the right to be an owner. Confidentiality of bank deposits and inheritance rights are guaranteed by law.
3Article 7.
Every person has the right to work, to freely choose a profession, to work in fair working conditions and to be protected from unemployment in accordance with the law.
Forced labor is prohibited except in the case of serving a sentence imposed by a court sentence or in other cases specified by law.
Article 38.
All employed citizens have the right to rest. Working hours and the duration of paid vacations are determined by law.
Article 39.
Everyone has the right to receive social security in case of old age, loss of working capacity, loss of breadwinner and other cases provided by law.
The amount of pensions, allowances, and other types of social assistance cannot be less than the minimum amount necessary for subsistence.
Article 40.
Everyone has the right to use qualified medical services.
Article 41.
Everyone has the right to education.
Free general education is guaranteed by the state.
School affairs are under state control.
Article 42.
Everyone is guaranteed the freedom of scientific and technical creativity, the right to use cultural achievements.
The state takes care of cultural, scientific and technical development of the society.
Chapter X. Guarantees of human rights and freedoms
Article 43.
The state ensures the rights and freedoms of citizens, which are enshrined in the Constitution and laws.
Article 44.
Every person is guaranteed the right to protect his rights and freedoms through the court, to appeal to the court against the illegal actions of state bodies, officials, and public associations.
Article 45.
The rights of minors, disabled people and lonely elderly are protected by the state.
Article 46.
Women and men have equal rights.
Chapter XI. Duties of citizens
Article 47.
All citizens fulfill their duties stipulated in the Constitution.
Article 48.
Citizens are obliged to comply with the Constitution and laws, to respect the rights, freedoms, honor and dignity of other people.
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 take care of the natural environment.
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 accordance with the law.
THIRD SECTION. SOCIETY AND THE INDIVIDUAL
Chapter XII. Economic foundations of society
Article 53.
The basis of the economy of Uzbekistan aimed at the development of market relations is property in various forms. Taking into account the primacy of consumer rights, the state guarantees freedom of economic activity, entrepreneurship and labor, equal rights and legal protection of all forms of property.
Private property, like other forms of property, is inviolable and protected by the state. The owner can be deprived of his property only in the cases and according to the law.
Article 54.
The owner owns, uses and disposes of his property at will. The use of property must not harm the ecological environment, violate the rights and interests of citizens, legal entities and the state protected by law.
Article 55.
Land, underground resources, water, flora and fauna, and other natural resources are national resources, they must be used wisely and are under state protection.
Chapter XIII. Public associations
Article 56.
In the Republic of Uzbekistan, trade unions, political parties, societies of scientists, women's, veterans' and youth organizations, creative associations, mass movements and other associations of citizens registered in accordance with the law are recognized as public associations.
Article 57.
Aiming to change the constitutional system by force, opposing the sovereignty, integrity and security of the republic, constitutional rights and freedoms of citizens, promoting war, social, national, racial and religious enmity, public health The formation and activity of paramilitary associations, national and religious political parties, and public associations that attack the i and spirituality are prohibited.
Formation of secret societies and associations is prohibited.
Article 58.
The state ensures compliance with the rights and legal interests of public associations, and provides them with equal legal opportunities to participate in social life.
The way for state bodies and officials to interfere in the activities of public associations, as well as for public associations to interfere in the activities of state bodies and officials is not placed.
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 submit public reports on the sources of financial support of their activities to the Oliy Majlis or the body represented by it in accordance with the established procedure.
Article 61.
Religious organizations and associations are separate from the state and equal before the law. The state does not interfere in the activities of religious associations.
Article 62.
Dissolution of public associations, prohibition or limitation of their activity is carried out only on the basis of a court decision.
Chapter XIV. Family
Article 63.
The family is the main link of society and has the right to be protected by society and the state.
Marriage is based on the voluntary consent and equality of the parties.
Article 64.
Parents are obliged to feed and educate their children until they reach adulthood.
The state and society provide care, upbringing and education for orphans and children deprived of parental care, and encourage charitable activities dedicated to children.
Article 65.
Children are equal before the law, regardless of parentage and civil 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 according to the law. They are responsible for the correctness of the information.
Censorship is not allowed.
SECTION 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, villages, as well as the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
Article 69.
Changing the borders of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regions, and the city of Tashkent, as well as the establishment and termination of regions, cities, districts, is carried out with the consent of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Chapter XVII. Republic of Karakalpakstan
Article 70.
The sovereign Republic of Karakalpakstan is 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 cannot 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 cannot be changed without its consent. The Republic of Karakalpakstan independently solves the 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.
Mutual relations between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Karakalpakstan are regulated by contracts 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 resolved by means of conciliation.
Every person has the right to work, to freely choose a profession, to work in fair working conditions and to be protected from unemployment in accordance with the law.
Forced labor is prohibited except in the case of serving a sentence imposed by a court sentence or in other cases specified by law.
Article 38.
All employed citizens have the right to rest. Working hours and the duration of paid vacations are determined by law.
Article 39.
Everyone has the right to receive social security in case of old age, loss of working capacity, loss of breadwinner and other cases provided by law.
The amount of pensions, allowances, and other types of social assistance cannot be less than the minimum amount necessary for subsistence.
Article 40.
Everyone has the right to use qualified medical services.
Article 41.
Everyone has the right to education.
Free general education is guaranteed by the state.
School affairs are under state control.
Article 42.
Everyone is guaranteed the freedom of scientific and technical creativity, the right to use cultural achievements.
The state takes care of cultural, scientific and technical development of the society.
Chapter X. Guarantees of human rights and freedoms
Article 43.
The state ensures the rights and freedoms of citizens, which are enshrined in the Constitution and laws.
Article 44.
Every person is guaranteed the right to protect his rights and freedoms through the court, to appeal to the court against the illegal actions of state bodies, officials, and public associations.
Article 45.
The rights of minors, disabled people and lonely elderly are protected by the state.
Article 46.
Women and men have equal rights.
Chapter XI. Duties of citizens
Article 47.
All citizens fulfill their duties stipulated in the Constitution.
Article 48.
Citizens are obliged to comply with the Constitution and laws, to respect the rights, freedoms, honor and dignity of other people.
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 take care of the natural environment.
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 accordance with the law.
THIRD SECTION. SOCIETY AND THE INDIVIDUAL
Chapter XII. Economic foundations of society
Article 53.
The basis of the economy of Uzbekistan aimed at the development of market relations is property in various forms. Taking into account the primacy of consumer rights, the state guarantees freedom of economic activity, entrepreneurship and labor, equal rights and legal protection of all forms of property.
Private property, like other forms of property, is inviolable and protected by the state. The owner can be deprived of his property only in the cases and according to the law.
Article 54.
The owner owns, uses and disposes of his property at will. The use of property must not harm the ecological environment, violate the rights and interests of citizens, legal entities and the state protected by law.
Article 55.
Land, underground resources, water, flora and fauna, and other natural resources are national resources, they must be used wisely and are under state protection.
Chapter XIII. Public associations
Article 56.
In the Republic of Uzbekistan, trade unions, political parties, societies of scientists, women's, veterans' and youth organizations, creative associations, mass movements and other associations of citizens registered in accordance with the law are recognized as public associations.
Article 57.
Aiming to change the constitutional system by force, opposing the sovereignty, integrity and security of the republic, constitutional rights and freedoms of citizens, promoting war, social, national, racial and religious enmity, public health The formation and activity of paramilitary associations, national and religious political parties, and public associations that attack the i and spirituality are prohibited.
Formation of secret societies and associations is prohibited.
Article 58.
The state ensures compliance with the rights and legal interests of public associations, and provides them with equal legal opportunities to participate in social life.
The way for state bodies and officials to interfere in the activities of public associations, as well as for public associations to interfere in the activities of state bodies and officials is not placed.
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 submit public reports on the sources of financial support of their activities to the Oliy Majlis or the body represented by it in accordance with the established procedure.
Article 61.
Religious organizations and associations are separate from the state and equal before the law. The state does not interfere in the activities of religious associations.
Article 62.
Dissolution of public associations, prohibition or limitation of their activity is carried out only on the basis of a court decision.
Chapter XIV. Family
Article 63.
The family is the main link of society and has the right to be protected by society and the state.
Marriage is based on the voluntary consent and equality of the parties.
Article 64.
Parents are obliged to feed and educate their children until they reach adulthood.
The state and society provide care, upbringing and education for orphans and children deprived of parental care, and encourage charitable activities dedicated to children.
Article 65.
Children are equal before the law, regardless of parentage and civil 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 according to the law. They are responsible for the correctness of the information.
Censorship is not allowed.
SECTION 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, villages, as well as the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
Article 69.
Changing the borders of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regions, and the city of Tashkent, as well as the establishment and termination of regions, cities, districts, is carried out with the consent of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Chapter XVII. Republic of Karakalpakstan
Article 70.
The sovereign Republic of Karakalpakstan is 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 cannot 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 cannot be changed without its consent. The Republic of Karakalpakstan independently solves the 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.
Mutual relations between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Karakalpakstan are regulated by contracts 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 resolved by means of conciliation.
SECTION FIVE. ORGANIZATION OF STATE AUTHORITY
Chapter XVIII. Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Article 76.
The Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the supreme 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 regional representative chamber and consists of members of the Senate (senators).
The members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Dzhokorgi Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the deputies of the representative bodies of state power of the regions, districts and cities, by means of a secret vote from among these deputies at the respective joint meetings of the representatives of the Republic of Karakalpakstan , regions and the city of Tashkent in equal numbers - six people are elected. Sixteen members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are the most prestigious who have great practical experience and have rendered special service in the fields of science, art, literature, production and other branches of state and society. appointed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from among citizens.
A citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan who has turned twenty-five years old on the day of the election and has lived in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan for at least five years can be a deputy of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as a member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The requirements for candidates for deputy are determined by law.
The same person cannot be a deputy of the Legislative Chamber and a member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the same time.
Article 78.
The joint powers of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are as follows:
1) adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, amendments and additions to it;
2) adoption of constitutional laws and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, changes and additions to them;
3) making a decision on holding a referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan and setting a date for its holding;
4) defining the main directions of internal and external policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and adopting state strategic programs;
5) defining the system and powers of the legislative, executive and judicial authorities of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
6) approval of decisions on the acceptance of new state structures into the Republic of Uzbekistan and their withdrawal from the Republic of Uzbekistan;
7) regulation of customs, currency and credit matters by law;
8) Adoption of the State budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan and control of its implementation according to the submission of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
9) introduction of taxes and other mandatory payments;
10) regulation of administrative-territorial structure of the Republic of Uzbekistan by law, changing its borders;
11) establishment, termination of districts, cities, regions, changing their names and borders;
12) establishment of state awards and titles;
13) Approving decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the establishment and termination of ministries, state committees and other bodies of state administration;
14) establishment of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
15) To consider and approve the candidacy of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon the presentation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as to hear and discuss the Prime Minister's reports on the current issues of the socio-economic development of the country;
16) electing the representative of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Human Rights and his deputy;
17) review of the report of the Accounts Chamber of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
18) Approving 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 in the event of the need to fulfill the contractual obligations concluded on mutual defense against aggression;
19) Approving decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on general or partial mobilization, introduction of a state of emergency, extension or termination of its validity;
20) ratification and denunciation of international agreements;
21) implementation of parliamentary control and other powers provided for in this Constitution.
As a rule, issues that fall under the joint powers of the chambers are first addressed by the Legislator of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be considered in the House of Representatives and then in the Senate.
Article 79.
The absolute powers of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) elect the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies, the chairmen of the committees and their deputies;
2) To resolve issues of depriving a deputy of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan of the right to immunity based on the presentation of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
3) to make decisions on issues related to the organization of its activities and internal rules of the chamber;
4) includes making decisions on one or another issue in the field of political, socio-economic life, as well as issues of the state's internal and foreign policy.
Article 80.
The absolute powers of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) electing the Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies, the chairmen of the committees and their deputies;
2) electing the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
3) to elect the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
4) to elect the Supreme Economic Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
5) to appoint and dismiss the chairman of the State Committee for Nature Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
6) Approving decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the appointment and dismissal of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Chairman of the Accounts Chamber;
7) Approving decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the appointment and dismissal of the Chairman of the National Security Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
8) to appoint diplomatic and other representatives of the Republic of Uzbekistan in foreign countries and to relieve them from their positions on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
9) to appoint and dismiss the Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
10) Acceptance of amnesty documents upon submission of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
11) to decide on issues of depriving a member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan of the right to immunity based on the presentation of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
12) hearing the reports of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the chairman of the State Committee for Nature Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
13) making decisions on issues related to the organization of its activities and the internal rules of the chamber;
14) includes making decisions on one or another issue in the field of political, socio-economic life, as well as issues of the state's internal and foreign policy.
Article 81.
After the term of office expires, the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan continue their activities until the new convocation of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate begins work.
The first meetings 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 election to the Legislative Chamber and no later than one month after the composition of the Senate.
Meetings of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are held during the sessions. Sessions, as a rule, are held from the first working day of September to the last working day of June of the following year.
Meetings of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are held as needed, but at least three times a year.
Meetings of chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are considered competent if at least half of the total number of 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 the meetings of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as at the meetings of their bodies, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Prime Minister, members of the Cabinet of Ministers, the presidents of the Constitutional Court of the Republic, the Supreme Court, the Supreme Economic Court, the Prosecutor General, the Central Bank The chairman of the board can participate. The Chairman of the Senate can participate in the meetings of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and its bodies, and the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber in the meetings 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 are separate will hold a meeting.
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 takes the oath, when the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan delivers a speech on the most important issues of the country's socio-economic life, domestic and foreign policy, the leaders of foreign countries speak is held when speaking. According to the agreement of the chambers, joint meetings can be held on other issues.
Article 82.
The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan make decisions on issues within their jurisdiction.
Decisions of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are adopted by a majority vote of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber or members of the Senate, except for the cases provided for in this Constitution.
Article 83.
The right of legislative initiative is granted to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Republic of Karakalpakstan through the highest representative body of his state power, 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 of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Court, The Supreme Economic Court and the Prosecutor General have this right, and this right is exercised by subjects of the right of legislative initiative by introducing the bill to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 84.
The law becomes legally binding after it is adopted by the Legislative Chamber, approved by the Senate, signed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and published in official publications in accordance with the law.
The 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 after its adoption.
The law approved by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be sent to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for signing and promulgation within ten days.
The law will be signed and promulgated by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 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.
If, during the revision of the law rejected by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Legislative Chamber approves the law again with a majority vote of two-thirds of the total number of deputies, the law is considered to have been adopted by the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and signed. and sent by the Legislative Chamber to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 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 the members of the Senate in order to resolve the disputes that have arisen regarding the law rejected by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan. When the chambers accept the proposals of the conciliation commission, the law should be considered in the usual way.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has the right to return the law with his objections to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
If the law in its previously adopted version is approved by a majority vote of at least two-thirds of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the law shall be signed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan fourteen must be signed and published within the day.
Publication of laws and other regulatory legal documents in the press is a mandatory condition for their application.
Article 85.
The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan elects the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber and his deputies from among its members.
The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies are elected for the term of office of the Legislative Chamber by a majority vote of the total number of deputies through secret voting.
The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be recalled earlier by the decision of the Legislative Chamber adopted by the vote of more than two-thirds of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber through a secret vote.
Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) convenes meetings of the Legislative Chamber, presides over them;
2) generally supervises the preparation of issues to be included in the discussion of the Legislative Chamber;
3) coordinates the activities of the committees and commissions of the Legislative Chamber;
4) supervises the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the decisions of the Legislative Chamber;
5) to implement inter-parliamentary relations and the international parliament supervises the activities of Legislative Chamber groups related to the work of organizations;
6) acts on behalf of the Legislative Chamber in relations with the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, other state bodies, foreign countries, international and other organizations;
7) signs the decisions of the Legislative Chamber;
8) exercises other powers provided for by this Constitution and legal documents.
The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan issues orders.
Article 86.
The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan elects the Chairman of the Senate and his deputies from among its members. 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 will represent the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies are elected for the term of office of the Senate by a majority vote of the total number of senators through secret voting.
The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be recalled earlier in accordance with the decisions of the Senate adopted by a vote of more than two-thirds of the total number of senators through secret voting.
Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) convenes Senate meetings, presides over them;
2) generally supervises the preparation of issues to be discussed by the Senate;
3) coordinates the activities of Senate committees and commissions;
4) supervises the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the decisions 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) acts on behalf of the Senate in relations with the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, other state bodies, foreign countries, international and other organizations;
7) signs the decisions of the Senate;
8) exercises other powers provided for by this Constitution and legal documents.
The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan issues orders.
Article 87.
The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan is responsible for the preparation of draft laws, preliminary consideration and preparation of issues to be discussed by the Legislative Chamber, and control of the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and decisions made by the Legislative Chamber. The Legislative Chamber elects committees from among its deputies.
The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan elects committees from among the senators for the term of their powers for preliminary consideration and preparation of the issues to be discussed by the Senate, to control the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the decisions adopted by the Senate.
The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in case of necessity, form commissions from among deputies and senators to perform certain tasks.
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 parliamentary or senatorial activities.
Deputies of the Legislative Chamber and members of the Senate working in the Senate on a permanent basis may not engage in other types of paid activities during their term of office, except scientific and pedagogical activities.
The deputy of the Legislative Chamber and the member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan enjoy the right of immunity. They may not be prosecuted, detained, imprisoned, or subjected to judicial administrative sanctions without the consent of the Legislature 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 operation and cooperation of state authorities.
Article 90.
A citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan who is not younger than thirty-five years old, who knows the state language well, who has been living in the territory of Uzbekistan for at least 10 years before the direct election can be elected to the position of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The same person cannot be the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for more than two consecutive terms.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is elected by the citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the basis of general, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot for a term of five years. The procedure for electing the president is determined by the law of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 91.
Holding other paid positions of the representative body during the period when the President is performing his duties cannot be a deputy, engage in business activities.
The personality of the President is inviolable and protected by law.
Article 92.
The President is considered to have taken office from the moment of taking the following oath at the meeting of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
"I solemnly swear to serve the people of Uzbekistan faithfully, to strictly observe the Constitution and laws of the republic, to guarantee the rights and freedoms of citizens, to conscientiously fulfill the duties assigned to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan."
Article 93.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) is a guarantor of compliance with the rights and freedoms of citizens, the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
2) takes 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) acts on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan in domestic and international relations;
4) conducts negotiations and signs contracts and agreements of the Republic of Uzbekistan, ensures compliance with contracts, agreements concluded by the Republic and its accepted obligations;
5) accepts credentials and invitations of accredited diplomatic and other representatives in his presence;
6) submits 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 in foreign countries;
7) has the right to apply to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the most important issues of the implementation of the country's internal and foreign policy;
8) ensures the joint operation of the higher authorities and administrative bodies of the republic; creates and terminates ministries, state committees and other bodies of state administration according to the submission 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) submits a candidate to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for election to the position of Chairman of the Senate;
10) submits the candidate of 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 upon his resignation, when the vote of no confidence expressed against the Prime Minister is accepted by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, or in accordance with the law relieves him from his position in other cases provided for;
11) approves and dismisses members of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
12) appoints and dismisses the Chief Prosecutor of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Chairman of the Accounts Chamber, and then submits these issues to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for approval;
13) Chairman and judges of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Chairman and judges of the Supreme Court, Chairman and judges of the Supreme Economic Court, Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan, State Committee for Nature Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan presents candidates for the position of chairman;
14) appoints and dismisses judges of regional, inter-district, district, city, military and economic courts;
15) Appoints and dismisses governors of regions and the mayor of Tashkent according to the law on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The President has the right to dismiss district and city mayors who have violated the Constitution, laws, or committed acts that tarnish their honor and dignity;
16) suspends and cancels documents adopted by republican state administration bodies and governors in cases where they do not comply with the norms of legal documents; has the right to preside over meetings of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
17) signs and promulgates the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan; he has the right to attach his objections to the law and return it to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for repeated discussion and voting;
18) declares a state of war in the event of an attack on the Republic of Uzbekistan or in the event of the need to fulfill the obligations of the agreement concluded on the defense of each other from aggression, and submits the adopted decision to the approval of the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan within three days;
19) in the event of emergency situations (real external danger, public unrest, major catastrophe, natural disaster, epidemics) with a view to ensuring the safety of citizens, introduces a state of emergency in the entire territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan or in some of its areas and makes the decision Republic of Uzbekistan in three days submits it to the chambers of the Oliy Majlis for approval. The conditions and procedure for introducing a state of emergency are determined by law;
20) is considered the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan, appoints and relieves the Supreme Commanders of the Armed Forces, confers high military titles;
21) awards orders, medals and labels of the Republic of Uzbekistan, awards qualifications and honorary titles of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
22) resolves issues related to citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan and political asylum;
23) makes a submission to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the acceptance of amnesty documents and pardons persons convicted by the courts of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
24) appoints and dismisses the chairman of the National Security Service, and then submits decrees on these issues to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for approval;
25) exercises other powers provided for by this Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The President has no right to delegate the performance of his powers to state agencies or officials.
Article 94.
Based on the Constitution and laws, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan issues decrees, decisions and orders that are binding on the entire territory of the republic and in connection with their implementation.
Article 95.
In the event of irresolvable disagreements in the Legislative Chamber or the Senate that threaten their normal functioning, or in the event that they have repeatedly made decisions contrary to the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as between the Legislative Chamber and the Senate, the normal functioning of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan in case of threatening irreconcilable differences, the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be dissolved based on the decision of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in consultation with the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
In case of dissolution of the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, new elections will be held within three months.
The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan cannot be dissolved during the introduction of a state of emergency.
Article 96.
In cases where the current President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is unable to fulfill his duties, his duties and powers are temporarily assigned to the Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in which case, within three months, the Law "On the Election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan" the election of the President of the country will be held in full compliance.
Article 97.
The President who resigns at the end of his term of office shall hold the office of a member of the Senate for life.
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, and chairmen of state committees. The head of the government of the Republic of Karakalpakstan is part of the Cabinet of Ministers by virtue of his position.
The Cabinet:
1) is responsible for effective economic, social, financial, monetary and credit policy, development and implementation of programs for the development of science, culture, education, health care and other sectors of the economy and social sphere;
2) implements measures to protect economic, social and other rights and legal interests of citizens;
3) coordinates and directs the work of state and economic management bodies, ensures control over their activities in accordance with the law;
4) ensures the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decisions of the Oliy Majlis, decrees, decisions and orders of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
5) submits annual reports to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the most important issues of the socio-economic life of the country;
6) exercises other powers provided for by this Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Cabinet of Ministers issues decisions and orders that must be implemented by all bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations, officials and citizens in the entire territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan within the framework of the constitutional norms and in accordance with the current legislation.
The Cabinet of Ministers is responsible for its activities to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The current Cabinet of Ministers shall assume its powers before the newly elected Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, but until the new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers is formed, its activities shall be carried out in accordance with the decision of the President of the country. continues.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) organizes and directs the activities of the Cabinet of Ministers, is personally responsible for its effective operation;
2) presides over meetings of the Cabinet of Ministers, signs its decisions;
3) acts on behalf of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan in international relations;
4) Performs other duties stipulated by the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The candidate of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan is proposed 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 the most seats in the equal number of seats.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall, within ten days after reviewing the submitted candidate for the post of Prime Minister, invite 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 presents the short-term and long-term action program of the Cabinet of Ministers during the consideration and approval of his candidacy in the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Prime Minister's candidate is considered approved if more than half of the total number of members of the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan vote for him.
Members of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan are approved by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon the submission of the Prime Minister.
Due to the ongoing conflict between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan was officially introduced by at least one-third of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber in the name of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The issue of expressing a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister will be included in the discussion of the joint meeting of the Majlisi Chambers.
A vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister is considered to be passed if at least two-thirds of the total number of members of the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan vote accordingly. In this case, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan makes a decision to dismiss the Prime Minister. In this case, the entire composition of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan will resign together with the Prime Minister.
The candidate for the new Prime Minister is proposed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for consideration and approval by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan after appropriate consultations with the factions of all political parties in the Legislative Chamber of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
In the event that the candidate for the post of Prime Minister is rejected twice by the Oliy Majlis, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan appoints an acting Prime Minister and dissolves the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The procedure for organizing the activities of the Cabinet of Ministers and the scope of authority are determined by law.
Chapter XXI. Basics of local government
Article 99.
The Councils of People's Deputies, headed by governors in regions, districts and cities (except for cities subordinate to the district, as well as districts that are part of the city), are representative bodies of the government, and they resolve issues related to their authority in the interests of the state and citizens.
Article 100.
The discretion of local authorities includes:
ensuring legality, law and order and security of citizens;
economic, social and cultural development of regions;
formation of the local budget and its implementation, determination of local taxes and fees, creation of extra-budgetary funds;
management of local communal economy;
environmental protection;
ensure registration of acts of civil status;
adoption of regulatory documents and implementation of other powers that do not conflict with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 101.
Local authorities implement laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decisions of higher state authorities, participate in the discussion of issues of national and local importance.
Decisions made by higher bodies within the scope of their authority are binding for lower bodies to execute.
The term of office of Councils of People's Deputies and mayors is 5 years.
Article 102.
Representative and executive power is managed by regional, district and city mayors, depending on their relevance.
The mayor of the region and the city of Tashkent is appointed and dismissed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with the law.
Tuma Mayors of n and cities are appointed and dismissed by the relevant regional governor and approved by the relevant Council of People's Deputies.
Mayors of districts in cities are appointed and dismissed by the relevant mayor and approved by the City Council of People's Deputies.
Hokims of cities subordinate to districts are appointed and dismissed by the district governor and approved by the District Council of People's Deputies.
Article 103.
Regional, district and city mayors exercise their authority on the basis of sole leadership and are personally responsible for the decisions and activities of the bodies they lead.
The mayor of the province, district and city submits reports to the relevant Council of People's Deputies on the most important and urgent issues of the socio-economic development of the region, district and city, on which relevant decisions are taken by the Council of People's Deputies.
The procedure for organizing the activities of governors and local Councils of People's Deputies, their scope of authority and the procedure for electing local Councils of People's Deputies is determined by law.
Article 104.
Within the framework of the powers granted to him, the mayor makes decisions that must be implemented by all enterprises, institutions, organizations, associations, as well as officials and citizens in the relevant territory.
Article 105.
Citizens' assemblies are self-governing bodies in towns, villages, and villages, as well as in their neighborhoods and urban neighborhoods, and they elect a chairman (elder) and his advisors for a two-and-a-half-year term.
The procedure for the election of self-governing bodies, the organization of their activities, and the scope of their authority shall be determined by law.
Chapter XXII. Judicial power of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Article 106.
In the Republic of Uzbekistan, the judiciary operates independently of the legislative and executive authorities, political parties, and other public associations.
Article 107.
The judiciary in the Republic of Uzbekistan consists of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Economic Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Courts of the Republic of Karakalpakstan for civil and criminal cases, Karakalpak It consists of the commercial court of the Republic of Estonia, regional and Tashkent city courts for civil and criminal cases, inter-district, district, city courts, military and commercial courts for civil and criminal cases.
The procedure for establishing courts and their operation is determined by law.
It is not allowed to establish emergency courts.
Article 108.
The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan hears cases regarding the compatibility of the documents of the legislative and executive authorities with the Constitution.
The Constitutional Court is elected from among experts in the field of politics and law - the chairman, deputy chairman and judges of the Constitutional Court, including the representative of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
The chairman and members of the Constitutional Court cannot be deputies.
The chairman and members of the Constitutional Court may not be members of political parties and movements and hold other paid positions.
Judges of the Constitutional Court enjoy immunity.
Judges of the Constitutional Court are independent in their activities and are subject only to the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 109.
Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) determines the compatibility of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the decisions of the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decisions of the government and local state authorities, interstate contractual and other obligations of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
2) The Constitution of the Republic of Karakalpakstan provides a conclusion on the conformity of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the laws of the Republic of Karakalpakstan with the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
3) interprets the norms of the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
4) Considers other cases within the scope of authority granted by the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Decisions of the Constitutional Court enter into force from the moment they are published in the press. They are strict and cannot be appealed.
The procedure for establishing the Constitutional Court and its operation shall be determined by law.
Article 110.
The Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the supreme body of judicial power in the field of conducting civil, criminal and administrative court cases.
The documents adopted by him are strict and must be implemented in all territories of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan Karakalpog has the right to supervise the judicial activities of the supreme courts of the Republic of Estonia, regions, cities, inter-district, district courts and military courts.
Article 111.
The resolution of economic disputes between enterprises, institutions, organizations based on different forms of ownership, as well as between entrepreneurs, arising in the field of economy and in the process of its management, is carried out by the Supreme Economic Court and economic courts within their powers.
Article 112.
Judges are independent, subject only to the law. It is not allowed to interfere with the activities of judges in the administration of justice in any way, and such interference is a cause of responsibility according to the law.
Immunity of judges is guaranteed by law.
Judges cannot be senators, deputies of representative bodies of state power.
Judges may not be members of political parties, participate in political activities, or engage in any other types of paid activities other than scientific and pedagogical activities.
A judge may be released from his duties as a judge before the end of his term of office only if there are grounds specified by law.
Article 113.
Cases are heard openly in all courts. Hearing of cases in a closed session is allowed only in cases established by law.
Article 114.
Documents issued by the judicial authorities are binding for all state bodies, public associations, enterprises, institutions, organizations, officials and citizens.
Article 115.
Court proceedings in the Republic of Uzbekistan are conducted in the Uzbek language, Karakalpak language or the language spoken by the majority of the population of a certain place. Persons participating in the court who do not know the language in which court proceedings are being conducted shall have the right to fully familiarize themselves with the case materials and participate in the court proceedings through an interpreter, as well as the right to speak in their native language in court.
Article 116.
The accused has the right to defense.
The right to competent legal assistance is guaranteed at any stage of investigation and court proceedings. The law office provides legal assistance to citizens, enterprises, institutions and organizations. Organization of advocacy and its working procedure are 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.
Before the election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Dzhokorgi Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, representative bodies of the state power of regions, districts, cities, in the year when their constitutional mandate expires - the third month of December It is held on the first Sunday of the nth day. Elections are 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, the Dzhokorg Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, and the deputies of the representative bodies of state power of the regions, districts and cities shall vote by secret ballot within a month after the election of these deputies. are elected by
Citizens who have been declared incompetent by the court, as well as persons detained in places of deprivation of liberty by a court sentence, cannot be elected and do not participate in the election. In any other cases, it is not allowed to directly or indirectly restrict the voting rights of citizens.
A citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan cannot be a deputy of more than two state power representative bodies at the same time.
In order to organize and conduct the election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the election to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as the referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the main principles of the activities of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are independence, legality, collegiality, transparency and fairness. The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be established.
The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan performs its activities on a permanent basis and in its activities follows the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan on elections and referendums 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 Dzhokorgi Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, People's Deputies of the Regions and Tashkent City Councils.
Republic of Uzbekistan MarThe Chairman of the Kazi Election Commission is elected from among the commission members at the commission meeting on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The procedure for conducting elections is determined by law.
Chapter XXIV. Prosecutor's office
Article 118.
The General Prosecutor of the Republic of Uzbekistan and subordinate prosecutors exercise control over the clear and uniform implementation of laws on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 119.
The unified centralized system of prosecution bodies is headed by the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Prosecutor of the Republic of Karakalpakstan is appointed by the supreme representative body of the Republic of Karakalpakstan in agreement with the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Prosecutors of regions, district and city prosecutors 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.
Prosecutor's offices of the Republic of Uzbekistan exercise their powers independently of any state bodies, public associations and officials, only in accordance with the law.
Prosecutors shall suspend membership in political parties and other public associations pursuing political goals during their term of office.
Organization of prosecutor's offices, their powers and procedure of operation are determined by law.
Article 121.
It is prohibited to establish and operate private cooperative organizations, public associations and their divisions that independently perform rapid search, investigation and other special tasks in the fight against crime in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Public organizations and citizens can provide assistance to law enforcement agencies in protecting legality and legal order, 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.
A single tax system applies 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 are created to protect the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Uzbekistan, peaceful life and security of the population.
The structure of the Armed Forces and their organization are determined by law.
Article 126.
The Republic of Uzbekistan has enough armed forces to ensure its security.
SIXTH SECTION. PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Article 127.
Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be made by a law adopted by a majority of at least two-thirds of the total number of members of the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan or by a referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 128.
The Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may adopt a law on amendments and corrections to the Constitution within six months after the introduction of the relevant proposal, taking into account a wide and comprehensive discussion. If the Oliy Majlis rejects the proposal to amend the Constitution, the proposal can be re-introduced only after one year has passed.
Chapter XVIII. Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Article 76.
The Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the supreme 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 regional representative chamber and consists of members of the Senate (senators).
The members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Dzhokorgi Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the deputies of the representative bodies of state power of the regions, districts and cities, by means of a secret vote from among these deputies at the respective joint meetings of the representatives of the Republic of Karakalpakstan , regions and the city of Tashkent in equal numbers - six people are elected. Sixteen members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are the most prestigious who have great practical experience and have rendered special service in the fields of science, art, literature, production and other branches of state and society. appointed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from among citizens.
A citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan who has turned twenty-five years old on the day of the election and has lived in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan for at least five years can be a deputy of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as a member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The requirements for candidates for deputy are determined by law.
The same person cannot be a deputy of the Legislative Chamber and a member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the same time.
Article 78.
The joint powers of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are as follows:
1) adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, amendments and additions to it;
2) adoption of constitutional laws and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, changes and additions to them;
3) making a decision on holding a referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan and setting a date for its holding;
4) defining the main directions of internal and external policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and adopting state strategic programs;
5) defining the system and powers of the legislative, executive and judicial authorities of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
6) approval of decisions on the acceptance of new state structures into the Republic of Uzbekistan and their withdrawal from the Republic of Uzbekistan;
7) regulation of customs, currency and credit matters by law;
8) Adoption of the State budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan and control of its implementation according to the submission of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
9) introduction of taxes and other mandatory payments;
10) regulation of administrative-territorial structure of the Republic of Uzbekistan by law, changing its borders;
11) establishment, termination of districts, cities, regions, changing their names and borders;
12) establishment of state awards and titles;
13) Approving decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the establishment and termination of ministries, state committees and other bodies of state administration;
14) establishment of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
15) To consider and approve the candidacy of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon the presentation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as to hear and discuss the Prime Minister's reports on the current issues of the socio-economic development of the country;
16) electing the representative of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Human Rights and his deputy;
17) review of the report of the Accounts Chamber of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
18) Approving 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 in the event of the need to fulfill the contractual obligations concluded on mutual defense against aggression;
19) Approving decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on general or partial mobilization, introduction of a state of emergency, extension or termination of its validity;
20) ratification and denunciation of international agreements;
21) implementation of parliamentary control and other powers provided for in this Constitution.
As a rule, issues that fall under the joint powers of the chambers are first addressed by the Legislator of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be considered in the House of Representatives and then in the Senate.
Article 79.
The absolute powers of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) elect the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies, the chairmen of the committees and their deputies;
2) To resolve issues of depriving a deputy of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan of the right to immunity based on the presentation of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
3) to make decisions on issues related to the organization of its activities and internal rules of the chamber;
4) includes making decisions on one or another issue in the field of political, socio-economic life, as well as issues of the state's internal and foreign policy.
Article 80.
The absolute powers of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) electing the Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies, the chairmen of the committees and their deputies;
2) electing the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
3) to elect the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
4) to elect the Supreme Economic Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
5) to appoint and dismiss the chairman of the State Committee for Nature Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
6) Approving decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the appointment and dismissal of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Chairman of the Accounts Chamber;
7) Approving decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the appointment and dismissal of the Chairman of the National Security Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
8) to appoint diplomatic and other representatives of the Republic of Uzbekistan in foreign countries and to relieve them from their positions on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
9) to appoint and dismiss the Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
10) Acceptance of amnesty documents upon submission of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
11) to decide on issues of depriving a member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan of the right to immunity based on the presentation of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
12) hearing the reports of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the chairman of the State Committee for Nature Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
13) making decisions on issues related to the organization of its activities and the internal rules of the chamber;
14) includes making decisions on one or another issue in the field of political, socio-economic life, as well as issues of the state's internal and foreign policy.
Article 81.
After the term of office expires, the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan continue their activities until the new convocation of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate begins work.
The first meetings 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 election to the Legislative Chamber and no later than one month after the composition of the Senate.
Meetings of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are held during the sessions. Sessions, as a rule, are held from the first working day of September to the last working day of June of the following year.
Meetings of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are held as needed, but at least three times a year.
Meetings of chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are considered competent if at least half of the total number of 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 the meetings of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as at the meetings of their bodies, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Prime Minister, members of the Cabinet of Ministers, the presidents of the Constitutional Court of the Republic, the Supreme Court, the Supreme Economic Court, the Prosecutor General, the Central Bank The chairman of the board can participate. The Chairman of the Senate can participate in the meetings of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and its bodies, and the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber in the meetings 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 are separate will hold a meeting.
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 takes the oath, when the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan delivers a speech on the most important issues of the country's socio-economic life, domestic and foreign policy, the leaders of foreign countries speak is held when speaking. According to the agreement of the chambers, joint meetings can be held on other issues.
Article 82.
The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan make decisions on issues within their jurisdiction.
Decisions of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are adopted by a majority vote of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber or members of the Senate, except for the cases provided for in this Constitution.
Article 83.
The right of legislative initiative is granted to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Republic of Karakalpakstan through the highest representative body of his state power, 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 of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Court, The Supreme Economic Court and the Prosecutor General have this right, and this right is exercised by subjects of the right of legislative initiative by introducing the bill to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 84.
The law becomes legally binding after it is adopted by the Legislative Chamber, approved by the Senate, signed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and published in official publications in accordance with the law.
The 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 after its adoption.
The law approved by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be sent to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for signing and promulgation within ten days.
The law will be signed and promulgated by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 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.
If, during the revision of the law rejected by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Legislative Chamber approves the law again with a majority vote of two-thirds of the total number of deputies, the law is considered to have been adopted by the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and signed. and sent by the Legislative Chamber to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 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 the members of the Senate in order to resolve the disputes that have arisen regarding the law rejected by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan. When the chambers accept the proposals of the conciliation commission, the law should be considered in the usual way.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has the right to return the law with his objections to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
If the law in its previously adopted version is approved by a majority vote of at least two-thirds of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the law shall be signed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan fourteen must be signed and published within the day.
Publication of laws and other regulatory legal documents in the press is a mandatory condition for their application.
Article 85.
The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan elects the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber and his deputies from among its members.
The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies are elected for the term of office of the Legislative Chamber by a majority vote of the total number of deputies through secret voting.
The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be recalled earlier by the decision of the Legislative Chamber adopted by the vote of more than two-thirds of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber through a secret vote.
Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) convenes meetings of the Legislative Chamber, presides over them;
2) generally supervises the preparation of issues to be included in the discussion of the Legislative Chamber;
3) coordinates the activities of the committees and commissions of the Legislative Chamber;
4) supervises the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the decisions of the Legislative Chamber;
5) to implement inter-parliamentary relations and the international parliament supervises the activities of Legislative Chamber groups related to the work of organizations;
6) acts on behalf of the Legislative Chamber in relations with the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, other state bodies, foreign countries, international and other organizations;
7) signs the decisions of the Legislative Chamber;
8) exercises other powers provided for by this Constitution and legal documents.
The Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan issues orders.
Article 86.
The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan elects the Chairman of the Senate and his deputies from among its members. 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 will represent the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his deputies are elected for the term of office of the Senate by a majority vote of the total number of senators through secret voting.
The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be recalled earlier in accordance with the decisions of the Senate adopted by a vote of more than two-thirds of the total number of senators through secret voting.
Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) convenes Senate meetings, presides over them;
2) generally supervises the preparation of issues to be discussed by the Senate;
3) coordinates the activities of Senate committees and commissions;
4) supervises the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the decisions 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) acts on behalf of the Senate in relations with the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, other state bodies, foreign countries, international and other organizations;
7) signs the decisions of the Senate;
8) exercises other powers provided for by this Constitution and legal documents.
The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan issues orders.
Article 87.
The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan is responsible for the preparation of draft laws, preliminary consideration and preparation of issues to be discussed by the Legislative Chamber, and control of the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and decisions made by the Legislative Chamber. The Legislative Chamber elects committees from among its deputies.
The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan elects committees from among the senators for the term of their powers for preliminary consideration and preparation of the issues to be discussed by the Senate, to control the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the decisions adopted by the Senate.
The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in case of necessity, form commissions from among deputies and senators to perform certain tasks.
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 parliamentary or senatorial activities.
Deputies of the Legislative Chamber and members of the Senate working in the Senate on a permanent basis may not engage in other types of paid activities during their term of office, except scientific and pedagogical activities.
The deputy of the Legislative Chamber and the member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan enjoy the right of immunity. They may not be prosecuted, detained, imprisoned, or subjected to judicial administrative sanctions without the consent of the Legislature 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 operation and cooperation of state authorities.
Article 90.
A citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan who is not younger than thirty-five years old, who knows the state language well, who has been living in the territory of Uzbekistan for at least 10 years before the direct election can be elected to the position of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The same person cannot be the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for more than two consecutive terms.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is elected by the citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the basis of general, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot for a term of five years. The procedure for electing the president is determined by the law of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 91.
Holding other paid positions of the representative body during the period when the President is performing his duties cannot be a deputy, engage in business activities.
The personality of the President is inviolable and protected by law.
Article 92.
The President is considered to have taken office from the moment of taking the following oath at the meeting of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
"I solemnly swear to serve the people of Uzbekistan faithfully, to strictly observe the Constitution and laws of the republic, to guarantee the rights and freedoms of citizens, to conscientiously fulfill the duties assigned to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan."
Article 93.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) is a guarantor of compliance with the rights and freedoms of citizens, the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
2) takes 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) acts on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan in domestic and international relations;
4) conducts negotiations and signs contracts and agreements of the Republic of Uzbekistan, ensures compliance with contracts, agreements concluded by the Republic and its accepted obligations;
5) accepts credentials and invitations of accredited diplomatic and other representatives in his presence;
6) submits 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 in foreign countries;
7) has the right to apply to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the most important issues of the implementation of the country's internal and foreign policy;
8) ensures the joint operation of the higher authorities and administrative bodies of the republic; creates and terminates ministries, state committees and other bodies of state administration according to the submission 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) submits a candidate to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for election to the position of Chairman of the Senate;
10) submits the candidate of 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 upon his resignation, when the vote of no confidence expressed against the Prime Minister is accepted by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, or in accordance with the law relieves him from his position in other cases provided for;
11) approves and dismisses members of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
12) appoints and dismisses the Chief Prosecutor of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Chairman of the Accounts Chamber, and then submits these issues to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for approval;
13) Chairman and judges of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Chairman and judges of the Supreme Court, Chairman and judges of the Supreme Economic Court, Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan, State Committee for Nature Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan presents candidates for the position of chairman;
14) appoints and dismisses judges of regional, inter-district, district, city, military and economic courts;
15) Appoints and dismisses governors of regions and the mayor of Tashkent according to the law on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The President has the right to dismiss district and city mayors who have violated the Constitution, laws, or committed acts that tarnish their honor and dignity;
16) suspends and cancels documents adopted by republican state administration bodies and governors in cases where they do not comply with the norms of legal documents; has the right to preside over meetings of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
17) signs and promulgates the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan; he has the right to attach his objections to the law and return it to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for repeated discussion and voting;
18) declares a state of war in the event of an attack on the Republic of Uzbekistan or in the event of the need to fulfill the obligations of the agreement concluded on the defense of each other from aggression, and submits the adopted decision to the approval of the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan within three days;
19) in the event of emergency situations (real external danger, public unrest, major catastrophe, natural disaster, epidemics) with a view to ensuring the safety of citizens, introduces a state of emergency in the entire territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan or in some of its areas and makes the decision Republic of Uzbekistan in three days submits it to the chambers of the Oliy Majlis for approval. The conditions and procedure for introducing a state of emergency are determined by law;
20) is considered the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan, appoints and relieves the Supreme Commanders of the Armed Forces, confers high military titles;
21) awards orders, medals and labels of the Republic of Uzbekistan, awards qualifications and honorary titles of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
22) resolves issues related to citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan and political asylum;
23) makes a submission to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the acceptance of amnesty documents and pardons persons convicted by the courts of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
24) appoints and dismisses the chairman of the National Security Service, and then submits decrees on these issues to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for approval;
25) exercises other powers provided for by this Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The President has no right to delegate the performance of his powers to state agencies or officials.
Article 94.
Based on the Constitution and laws, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan issues decrees, decisions and orders that are binding on the entire territory of the republic and in connection with their implementation.
Article 95.
In the event of irresolvable disagreements in the Legislative Chamber or the Senate that threaten their normal functioning, or in the event that they have repeatedly made decisions contrary to the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as between the Legislative Chamber and the Senate, the normal functioning of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan in case of threatening irreconcilable differences, the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be dissolved based on the decision of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in consultation with the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
In case of dissolution of the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, new elections will be held within three months.
The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan cannot be dissolved during the introduction of a state of emergency.
Article 96.
In cases where the current President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is unable to fulfill his duties, his duties and powers are temporarily assigned to the Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in which case, within three months, the Law "On the Election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan" the election of the President of the country will be held in full compliance.
Article 97.
The President who resigns at the end of his term of office shall hold the office of a member of the Senate for life.
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, and chairmen of state committees. The head of the government of the Republic of Karakalpakstan is part of the Cabinet of Ministers by virtue of his position.
The Cabinet:
1) is responsible for effective economic, social, financial, monetary and credit policy, development and implementation of programs for the development of science, culture, education, health care and other sectors of the economy and social sphere;
2) implements measures to protect economic, social and other rights and legal interests of citizens;
3) coordinates and directs the work of state and economic management bodies, ensures control over their activities in accordance with the law;
4) ensures the implementation of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decisions of the Oliy Majlis, decrees, decisions and orders of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
5) submits annual reports to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the most important issues of the socio-economic life of the country;
6) exercises other powers provided for by this Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Cabinet of Ministers issues decisions and orders that must be implemented by all bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations, officials and citizens in the entire territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan within the framework of the constitutional norms and in accordance with the current legislation.
The Cabinet of Ministers is responsible for its activities to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The current Cabinet of Ministers shall assume its powers before the newly elected Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, but until the new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers is formed, its activities shall be carried out in accordance with the decision of the President of the country. continues.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) organizes and directs the activities of the Cabinet of Ministers, is personally responsible for its effective operation;
2) presides over meetings of the Cabinet of Ministers, signs its decisions;
3) acts on behalf of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan in international relations;
4) Performs other duties stipulated by the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The candidate of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan is proposed 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 the most seats in the equal number of seats.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall, within ten days after reviewing the submitted candidate for the post of Prime Minister, invite 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 presents the short-term and long-term action program of the Cabinet of Ministers during the consideration and approval of his candidacy in the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Prime Minister's candidate is considered approved if more than half of the total number of members of the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan vote for him.
Members of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan are approved by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon the submission of the Prime Minister.
Due to the ongoing conflict between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan was officially introduced by at least one-third of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber in the name of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The issue of expressing a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister will be included in the discussion of the joint meeting of the Majlisi Chambers.
A vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister is considered to be passed if at least two-thirds of the total number of members of the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan vote accordingly. In this case, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan makes a decision to dismiss the Prime Minister. In this case, the entire composition of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan will resign together with the Prime Minister.
The candidate for the new Prime Minister is proposed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for consideration and approval by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan after appropriate consultations with the factions of all political parties in the Legislative Chamber of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
In the event that the candidate for the post of Prime Minister is rejected twice by the Oliy Majlis, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan appoints an acting Prime Minister and dissolves the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The procedure for organizing the activities of the Cabinet of Ministers and the scope of authority are determined by law.
Chapter XXI. Basics of local government
Article 99.
The Councils of People's Deputies, headed by governors in regions, districts and cities (except for cities subordinate to the district, as well as districts that are part of the city), are representative bodies of the government, and they resolve issues related to their authority in the interests of the state and citizens.
Article 100.
The discretion of local authorities includes:
ensuring legality, law and order and security of citizens;
economic, social and cultural development of regions;
formation of the local budget and its implementation, determination of local taxes and fees, creation of extra-budgetary funds;
management of local communal economy;
environmental protection;
ensure registration of acts of civil status;
adoption of regulatory documents and implementation of other powers that do not conflict with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 101.
Local authorities implement laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decisions of higher state authorities, participate in the discussion of issues of national and local importance.
Decisions made by higher bodies within the scope of their authority are binding for lower bodies to execute.
The term of office of Councils of People's Deputies and mayors is 5 years.
Article 102.
Representative and executive power is managed by regional, district and city mayors, depending on their relevance.
The mayor of the region and the city of Tashkent is appointed and dismissed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with the law.
Tuma Mayors of n and cities are appointed and dismissed by the relevant regional governor and approved by the relevant Council of People's Deputies.
Mayors of districts in cities are appointed and dismissed by the relevant mayor and approved by the City Council of People's Deputies.
Hokims of cities subordinate to districts are appointed and dismissed by the district governor and approved by the District Council of People's Deputies.
Article 103.
Regional, district and city mayors exercise their authority on the basis of sole leadership and are personally responsible for the decisions and activities of the bodies they lead.
The mayor of the province, district and city submits reports to the relevant Council of People's Deputies on the most important and urgent issues of the socio-economic development of the region, district and city, on which relevant decisions are taken by the Council of People's Deputies.
The procedure for organizing the activities of governors and local Councils of People's Deputies, their scope of authority and the procedure for electing local Councils of People's Deputies is determined by law.
Article 104.
Within the framework of the powers granted to him, the mayor makes decisions that must be implemented by all enterprises, institutions, organizations, associations, as well as officials and citizens in the relevant territory.
Article 105.
Citizens' assemblies are self-governing bodies in towns, villages, and villages, as well as in their neighborhoods and urban neighborhoods, and they elect a chairman (elder) and his advisors for a two-and-a-half-year term.
The procedure for the election of self-governing bodies, the organization of their activities, and the scope of their authority shall be determined by law.
Chapter XXII. Judicial power of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Article 106.
In the Republic of Uzbekistan, the judiciary operates independently of the legislative and executive authorities, political parties, and other public associations.
Article 107.
The judiciary in the Republic of Uzbekistan consists of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Economic Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Courts of the Republic of Karakalpakstan for civil and criminal cases, Karakalpak It consists of the commercial court of the Republic of Estonia, regional and Tashkent city courts for civil and criminal cases, inter-district, district, city courts, military and commercial courts for civil and criminal cases.
The procedure for establishing courts and their operation is determined by law.
It is not allowed to establish emergency courts.
Article 108.
The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan hears cases regarding the compatibility of the documents of the legislative and executive authorities with the Constitution.
The Constitutional Court is elected from among experts in the field of politics and law - the chairman, deputy chairman and judges of the Constitutional Court, including the representative of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
The chairman and members of the Constitutional Court cannot be deputies.
The chairman and members of the Constitutional Court may not be members of political parties and movements and hold other paid positions.
Judges of the Constitutional Court enjoy immunity.
Judges of the Constitutional Court are independent in their activities and are subject only to the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 109.
Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
1) determines the compatibility of the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the decisions of the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, decisions of the government and local state authorities, interstate contractual and other obligations of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
2) The Constitution of the Republic of Karakalpakstan provides a conclusion on the conformity of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the laws of the Republic of Karakalpakstan with the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
3) interprets the norms of the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
4) Considers other cases within the scope of authority granted by the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Decisions of the Constitutional Court enter into force from the moment they are published in the press. They are strict and cannot be appealed.
The procedure for establishing the Constitutional Court and its operation shall be determined by law.
Article 110.
The Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the supreme body of judicial power in the field of conducting civil, criminal and administrative court cases.
The documents adopted by him are strict and must be implemented in all territories of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan Karakalpog has the right to supervise the judicial activities of the supreme courts of the Republic of Estonia, regions, cities, inter-district, district courts and military courts.
Article 111.
The resolution of economic disputes between enterprises, institutions, organizations based on different forms of ownership, as well as between entrepreneurs, arising in the field of economy and in the process of its management, is carried out by the Supreme Economic Court and economic courts within their powers.
Article 112.
Judges are independent, subject only to the law. It is not allowed to interfere with the activities of judges in the administration of justice in any way, and such interference is a cause of responsibility according to the law.
Immunity of judges is guaranteed by law.
Judges cannot be senators, deputies of representative bodies of state power.
Judges may not be members of political parties, participate in political activities, or engage in any other types of paid activities other than scientific and pedagogical activities.
A judge may be released from his duties as a judge before the end of his term of office only if there are grounds specified by law.
Article 113.
Cases are heard openly in all courts. Hearing of cases in a closed session is allowed only in cases established by law.
Article 114.
Documents issued by the judicial authorities are binding for all state bodies, public associations, enterprises, institutions, organizations, officials and citizens.
Article 115.
Court proceedings in the Republic of Uzbekistan are conducted in the Uzbek language, Karakalpak language or the language spoken by the majority of the population of a certain place. Persons participating in the court who do not know the language in which court proceedings are being conducted shall have the right to fully familiarize themselves with the case materials and participate in the court proceedings through an interpreter, as well as the right to speak in their native language in court.
Article 116.
The accused has the right to defense.
The right to competent legal assistance is guaranteed at any stage of investigation and court proceedings. The law office provides legal assistance to citizens, enterprises, institutions and organizations. Organization of advocacy and its working procedure are 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.
Before the election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Dzhokorgi Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, representative bodies of the state power of regions, districts, cities, in the year when their constitutional mandate expires - the third month of December It is held on the first Sunday of the nth day. Elections are 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, the Dzhokorg Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, and the deputies of the representative bodies of state power of the regions, districts and cities shall vote by secret ballot within a month after the election of these deputies. are elected by
Citizens who have been declared incompetent by the court, as well as persons detained in places of deprivation of liberty by a court sentence, cannot be elected and do not participate in the election. In any other cases, it is not allowed to directly or indirectly restrict the voting rights of citizens.
A citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan cannot be a deputy of more than two state power representative bodies at the same time.
In order to organize and conduct the election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the election to the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as the referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the main principles of the activities of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are independence, legality, collegiality, transparency and fairness. The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be established.
The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan performs its activities on a permanent basis and in its activities follows the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan on elections and referendums 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 Dzhokorgi Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, People's Deputies of the Regions and Tashkent City Councils.
Republic of Uzbekistan MarThe Chairman of the Kazi Election Commission is elected from among the commission members at the commission meeting on the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The procedure for conducting elections is determined by law.
Chapter XXIV. Prosecutor's office
Article 118.
The General Prosecutor of the Republic of Uzbekistan and subordinate prosecutors exercise control over the clear and uniform implementation of laws on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 119.
The unified centralized system of prosecution bodies is headed by the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Prosecutor of the Republic of Karakalpakstan is appointed by the supreme representative body of the Republic of Karakalpakstan in agreement with the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Prosecutors of regions, district and city prosecutors 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.
Prosecutor's offices of the Republic of Uzbekistan exercise their powers independently of any state bodies, public associations and officials, only in accordance with the law.
Prosecutors shall suspend membership in political parties and other public associations pursuing political goals during their term of office.
Organization of prosecutor's offices, their powers and procedure of operation are determined by law.
Article 121.
It is prohibited to establish and operate private cooperative organizations, public associations and their divisions that independently perform rapid search, investigation and other special tasks in the fight against crime in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Public organizations and citizens can provide assistance to law enforcement agencies in protecting legality and legal order, 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.
A single tax system applies 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 are created to protect the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Uzbekistan, peaceful life and security of the population.
The structure of the Armed Forces and their organization are determined by law.
Article 126.
The Republic of Uzbekistan has enough armed forces to ensure its security.
SIXTH SECTION. PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Article 127.
Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be made by a law adopted by a majority of at least two-thirds of the total number of members of the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan or by a referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 128.
The Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan may adopt a law on amendments and corrections to the Constitution within six months after the introduction of the relevant proposal, taking into account a wide and comprehensive discussion. If the Oliy Majlis rejects the proposal to amend the Constitution, the proposal can be re-introduced only after one year has passed.
