Last Change:
06/05/2025
Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Year: 1992
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
Description
The Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, adopted in 1992, and subsequently amended, establishes the legal framework of the nation.
Selected provisions
In the Republic of Uzbekistan, the unconditional supremacy of the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan is recognized.
The Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan has the highest legal force, direct effect, and serves as the foundation of a unified legal space throughout the country.
International treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, along with universally recognized principles and norms of international law, constitute an integral part of the legal system of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
If an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan establishes rules different from those provided by the law of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the rules of the international treaty shall apply.
The state and its bodies, other organizations, officials, civil society institutions, and citizens must act in accordance with the Constitution and laws.
The Republic of Uzbekistan is a full-fledged subject of international relations. Uzbekistan's foreign policy is based on the principles of sovereign equality of states, non-use of force or threat of force, inviolability of borders, territorial integrity of states, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, and other universally recognized principles and norms of international law.
The Republic of Uzbekistan recognizes and guarantees human rights and freedoms in accordance with universally recognized norms of international law and the Constitution. Human rights and freedoms belong to every person from birth.
All citizens of Uzbekistan have equal rights and freedoms and are equal before the law, regardless of gender, race, nationality, language, religion, beliefs, social origin, or social status.
Privileges are established only by law and must comply with the principles of social justice.
Foreign citizens and stateless persons on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan are guaranteed rights and freedoms in accordance with international law norms. They are subject to the obligations established by the Constitution, laws, and international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Everyone has the right to freedom and personal inviolability.
No one may be subjected to arrest, detention, custody, or any other restriction of freedom except on the basis of law.
Arrest, detention, and custody are allowed only by a court decision. Without a court decision, a person may not be detained for more than forty-eight hours.
Upon detention, the person must be informed of their rights and the grounds for detention in a language they understand.
Everyone has the right to property.
The secrecy of banking transactions, deposits, and accounts, as well as the right to inheritance, is guaranteed by law.
Everyone has the right to decent work, the free choice of profession and occupation, favorable working conditions that meet safety and hygiene requirements, fair compensation for labor without any discrimination, and no lower than the established minimum wage, as well as protection from unemployment in accordance with the law.
The minimum wage is determined with consideration for the need to ensure a decent standard of living for individuals.
It is prohibited to refuse employment, dismiss, or reduce the wages of women based on reasons related to pregnancy or the presence of a child.
Everyone has the right to social security in old age, in the event of loss of ability to work, unemployment, as well as loss of a breadwinner and in other cases provided by law.
The amounts of pensions, allowances, and other types of social assistance established by law cannot be lower than the officially established minimum consumer expenses.
Everyone has the right to housing.
No one may be deprived of their home except by a court decision and in accordance with the law. In cases and procedures established by law, an owner deprived of their home is provided with prior and equivalent compensation for the value of the housing and any incurred losses.
The state encourages housing construction and creates conditions for the realization of the right to housing.
The procedure for providing housing to socially vulnerable categories of the population is determined by law.
Everyone has the right to health protection and qualified medical care.
Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan are entitled to receive a guaranteed volume of medical assistance at the state's expense in accordance with the law.
The state takes measures to develop the healthcare system, including both public and private healthcare institutions, various types of medical insurance, and ensuring the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population.
The state creates conditions for the development of physical culture and sports, as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle among the population.