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Draft law “On the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Uzbekistan”. Discussed with the public
On 31 July 2024, a round table was held in the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis to discuss with the public the draft Human Rights Ombudsman Act. The bill was discussed in detail with the participation of deputies of the Legislative Chamber, the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman), the Children's Ombudsman, representatives of State bodies and institutions, members of the working group drafting the bill, as well as representatives of non-governmental non-profit organizations, other civil society institutions and the media.

The bill consists of nine chapters and 56 articles, and its main purpose is to enhance the importance of the institution of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman) in the protection of human rights and freedoms, improve the institutional framework for the Ombudsman's work, expand its powers and presence in the regions, and strengthen its role in preventing torture and other inhuman or degrading treatment.

As it was noted, this bill was developed by a group of deputies within the framework of their right of legislative initiative. The participants of the event paid special attention to the content, necessity and significance of the bill, as well as made their proposals.

It should be noted that the experience of more than 30 countries, including Finland, Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Greece, Spain, the Russian Federation, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and other countries was thoroughly studied in preparing this draft law.

The discussions also touched upon the new norms contained in the draft law. In particular, it was emphasized that it provides for effective mechanisms relevant to the protection of human rights.

At the end of the roundtable, it was agreed that reasonable suggestions made by the participants would be taken into account in finalizing the draft law.

Press Service of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman)