Justices and experts from Uzbekistan's Constitutional Court engaged in discussions and practical exercises with counterparts from Germany during a training seminar on the complaints process and court access on 22 and 23 July in Tashkent.
Organized by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, the two-day event in built on long-standing co-operation with the court, including a 2024 study visit to Germany.
"This two-day training marks a significant step forward for our judges, legal staff, and experts," stated Dr. Nilufar Said-Gazieva, Head of the Executive Office of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan. "Analyzing practical case studies alongside international experts has provided us with invaluable insights into refining our own judicial practices. By exploring how European constitutional courts handle complex issues - such as individual complaints and social guarantees - we are gaining concrete tools to enhance citizens' direct access to constitutional justice, uphold the supremacy of the Constitution, and strengthen human rights protections across the nation."
Justices and experts from Uzbekistan's Constitutional Court took part in the training
The training sessions were led by two prominent legal scholars: Prof. Dr. Michael Eichberger, a former Justice of the German Federal Constitutional Court, and Dr. Matthias Hartwig, a leading constitutional law expert with the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg.
Over the course of the two days, judges considered cases covering the defence of fundamental rights, climate change and personal liberties, as well as procedures for handling individual complaints and drafting court decisions.
Promoting the rule of law and judicial independence remains a core priority of OSCE commitments. The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan continues to support national judicial institutions in aligning practice with international human rights standards.
