SEOUL, December 1. /Dunyo IA/. The South Korean publication “The Korea Post” has published an article in both Korean and English focusing on constitutional reforms and human rights developments in Uzbekistan, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

The article notes that this year marks the 30th anniversary of Constitutional Court of Uzbekistan. As far back as 1990, 35 years ago, the country adopted its first law on constitutional oversight and established the Committee for Constitutional Oversight. Over the years, the Constitutional Court has shaped the practice of constitutional justice. At the same time, this practice continues to evolve, reflecting the fact that the legal system is dynamic and develops in tandem with broader socio-political processes and institutions.

The article emphasizes that, as a result of recent amendments, the principle of exhaustion of domestic remedies has been established as the basis for determining the admissibility of complaints. Under this principle, a complaint will only be considered if the applicant has exhausted all available domestic judicial remedies. While this approach may initially appear restrictive and potentially limit access to constitutional justice, in practice it is designed to enhance the quality of the Constitutional Oversight body’s work, ensuring the coordinated functioning of the entire judicial system and minimizing instances of overlapping judicial functions.

The article places particular emphasis on the fact that in 2024, the National Center for Human Rights submitted a request to the Constitutional Court seeking an interpretation of Article 86 of the Constitutional Law “On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan”. The Constitutional Court clarified that the day of case conclusion should be understood as the date on which the final judicial document regarding the case is issued.

“The Korea Post” notes that an equally important aspect of the Constitutional Court’s legal status is the expansion of its powers. Notably, the Court now has the authority to issue opinions on the constitutionality of matters submitted to a referendum in Uzbekistan. This authority was successfully tested during the 2023 constitutional reform.

“The 30-year milestone represents a significant stage for taking stock of the development of constitutional justice in New Uzbekistan. The Constitutional Court demonstrates its commitment to the fundamental legal principles enshrined in the Constitution, creating and reinforcing the legal foundation for the country’s development”, - the South Korean publication “The Korea Post” concludes.