Constitutional Status of Judicial Power
What is Article 106 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan?
This constitutional provision establishes judicial power as independent from legislative and executive branches.
What does Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan do?
The Constitutional Court performs review of normative acts for conformity with this supreme legal source.
What is the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan?
This court is the highest judicial authority in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings.
What is jurisdiction?
Courts may consider only those cases that fall within this legally defined scope of authority.
What is the principle of legality?
Courts must act strictly according to law.
What does “independence of judicial power” mean?
Courts decide cases independently and are not subject to interference.
Who can apply to the Constitutional Court?
State bodies and officials authorized by law.
What is supervisory judicial oversight?
Under Article 110, the Supreme Court exercises this function over lower courts.
What limits judicial competence?
The Constitution and laws of Uzbekistan.
What does equality before the court mean?
All persons have equal rights in court proceedings.
What is Article 114 of the Constitution?
Judicial acts are binding upon all state bodies, officials, organizations, and citizens under this constitutional provision.
What type of acts can the Constitutional Court review?
Laws, decrees, and normative legal acts.
What courts belong to general jurisdiction?
Civil, criminal, and administrative courts.
Can courts interfere in legislative or executive activities?
No, due to separation of powers.
What is the principle of openness of court proceedings?
Trials are generally open to the public.
What is Article 107 of the Constitution?
This constitutional norm defines the system of courts forming the unified judicial system of Uzbekistan.
Does the Constitutional Court review individual criminal cases?
No, it only reviews constitutionality of legal acts.
What is one key function of the Supreme Court?
Ensuring uniform application of laws by courts.
What happens if a court exceeds its competence?
Its decision may be annulled by a higher court.
What is judicial impartiality?
The court must be neutral and unbiased.
Which constitutional principle guarantees protection of rights through courts?
The right to judicial protection.
What is the legal force of Constitutional Court decisions?
They are final and binding.
Can the Supreme Court issue explanations to courts?
Yes, to ensure consistent judicial practice.
Why are limits on judicial power important?
To prevent abuse of power and protect legality.
What principle guarantees the accused the right to defense?
The right to legal protection and defense.