Constitution

Part two. Basic human and civil rights,
freedoms and duties
Chapter 5. General provisions
Article 18. All citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shal
have equal rights and freedoms, and shall be equal before the law,
without discrimination by sex, race, nationality, language, religion,
social origin, convictions,individual and social status.
Any privileges may be granted solely by the law and shall
conform to the principles of social justice.
Article 19. Both citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the
state shall be bound by mutual rights and mutual responsibility.
Citizens' rights and freedoms, established by the Constitution and
the laws, shall be inalienable. No one shall have the power to deny a
citizen his rights and freedoms, or to infringe on them except by the
sentence of a court.
Article 20. The exercise of rights and freedoms by a citizen
shall not encroach on the lawful interests, rights and freedoms of
other citizens, the state or society.
Chapter 6. Citizenship
Article 21. In the Republic of Uzbekistan, uniform citizenship
shall be established throughout its territory.
Citizenship in the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be equal for
all regardless of the grounds of its acquisition.
Every citizen of the Republic of Karakalpakstan shal be a
citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The grounds and procedure for acquiring and forfeiting
citizenship shall be defined by law.
Article 22. The Republic of Uzbekistan shall guarantee legal
protection to all its citizens both on the territory of the republic
and abroad.
Article 23. Foreign citizens and stateless persons, during
their stay on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan, shall be
guaranteed the rights and freedoms in accordance with the norms of
international law.
They shall perform the duties established by the Constitution,
laws, and international agreements signed by the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Chapter 7. Personal rights and freedoms
Article 24. The right to exist is the inalienable right of
every human being. Attempts on anyone's life shall be regarded as the
gravest crime.
Article 25. Everyone shall have the right to freedom and
inviolability of the person.
No one may be arrested or taken into custody except on lawful
grounds.

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Article 26. No one may be adjudged guilty of a crime except by
the sentence of a court and in conformity with he law. Such a person
shall be guaranteed the right to egal defence during open court
proceedings.
No one may be subject to torture, violence or any other cruel
or humiliating treatment.
No one may be subject to any medical or scientific experiments
without his consent;
Article 27. Everyone shall be entitled to protection gainst
encroachments on his honour, dignity, and interference in his private
life, and shall be guaranteed inviolability of the home.
No one may enter a home, carry out a search or an examination,
or violate the privacy of correspondence ind telephone conversations,
except on lawful grounds ind in accordance with the procedure
prescribed by law.
Article 28. Any citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall
have the right to freedom of movement on the terriory of the
Republic, as well as a free entry to and exit from it, except in the
events specified by law.
Article 29. Everyone shall be guaranteed freedom of bought,
speech and convictions. Everyone shall have the ight to seek, obtain
and disseminate any information, except that which is directed against
the existing constitutional system and in some other instances
specified by aw.
Freedom of opinion and its expression may be restriced by law
if any state or other secret is involved.
Article 30. All state bodies, public associations and officials
in the Republic of Uzbekistan shall allow any citizen access to
documents, resolutions and other materials, relating to their rights
and interests.
Article 31. Freedom of conscience is guaranteed to all.
Everyone shall have the right to profess or not to profess any
religion. Any compulsory imposition of religion shall be
impermissible.
Chapter 8. Political rights
Article 32. All citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall
have the right to participate in the management end administration of
public and state affairs, both directly and through representation.
They may exercise this right by way of self-government, referendums and
democratic formation of state bodies.
Article 33. All citizens shall have the right to engage in
public life by holding rallies, meetings and demonstrations in
accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The
bodies of authority shall have the right to suspend or ban such
undertakings exclusively on the grounds of security.
Article 34. All citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall
have the right to form trade unions, political parties and any other
public associations, and to participate in mass movements.
No one may infringe on the rights, freedoms and dignity of the
individuals, constituting the minority opposition in political parties,
public associations and mass movements, as well as in representative
bodies of authority.
Article 35. Everyone shall have the right, both individually and
collectively, to submit applications and proposals, and to lodge
complaints with competent state bodies, institutions and public

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representatives.
Such applications, proposals and complaints shall be considered
in accordance with the procedure and within the time-limit specified by
law.
Chapter 9. Economic and social rights
Article 36. Everyone shall have the right to own property.
The privacy of bank deposits and the right to inheritance shall
be guaranteed by law.
Article 37. Everyone shall have the right to work, including
the right to choose their occupation. Every citizen shall be entitled
to fair conditions of labour and protection against unemployment in
accordance with the procedure prescribed by law.
Any forced labour shall be prohibited, except as punishment
under the sentence of a court, or in some other instances specified by
law.
Article 38. Citizens working on hire shall be entitled to a
paid rest. The number of working hours and the duration of paid leave
shall be specified by law.
Article 39. Everyone shall have the right to social security in
old age, in the event of disability and loss of the bread-winner as
well as in some other cases specified by law.
Pensions, allowances and other kinds of welfare may not be
lower than the officially fixed minimum subsistence wage.
Article 40. Everyone shall have the right to receive skilled
medical care.
Article 41. Everyone shall have the right to education. The
state shall guarantee free secondary education. Schooling shall be
under state supervision.
Article 42. Everyone shall be guaranteed the freedom of
scientific research and engineering work, as well as the right to enjoy
cultural benefits. The state shall promote the cultural, scientific
and technical development of society.
Chapter 10. Guarantees of human rights and freedoms
Article 43. The state shall safeguard the rights and freedoms
of citizens proclaimed by the Constitution and laws.
Article 44. Everyone shall be entitled to legally defend his
rights and freedoms, and shall have the right to appeal any unlawful
action of state bodies, officials and public associations.
Article 45. The rights of minors, the disabled, and the elderly
shall be protected by the state.
Article 46. Women and men shall have equal rights.
Chapter 11. Duties of citizens
Article 47. All citizens shall perform the duties established by
the Constitution.
Article 48. All citizens shall be obliged to observe the
Constitution and laws, and to respect the rights, freedoms, honour
and dignity of others.
Article 49. It is the duty of every citizen to protect the
historical, spiritual and cultural heritage of the people of
Uzbekistan.
Cultural monuments shall have protection by the state.

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Article 50. All citizens shall protect the environment.
Article 51. All citizens shall be obliged to pay taxes and
local fees established by law.
Article 52. Defence of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the duty
of every citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Citizens will be
obliged to perform military or alternative service in accordance with
the procedure prescribed by law.