OSCE training highlights human rights dimension of Uzbekistan’s new investigative judge institution

The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan organized a two-day training on human rights protection for investigative judges in Tashkent on DATE, drawing on the expertise of two experienced international jurists.

The aim of the training, organized in co-operation with the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, was to strengthen judges’ skills in upholding human rights and freedoms, handling evidence and issuing fair decisions that prioritize the protection of human rights. Participants discussed international human rights standards and ways to apply them in Uzbekistan, as well as learning best practice of other countries.

The training was led by experts from Austria, who shared concrete examples from their judicial practice and explained how other countries ensure legality, fairness and protection of human rights. Their participation provided Uzbek judges with the opportunity to explore different approaches to decision-making and improve the quality of citizen protection.

The program was intensive: practical cases, group discussions and experience sharing allowed participants to immediately apply new knowledge in practice. Special attention was given to preventing violence against women and girls.

The event underlined that professional training for judges directly affects the quality of human rights protection, helps combat violence, and ensures justice for the most vulnerable groups. Such exchanges with international experts are an important step in strengthening Uzbekistan’s judicial system and aligning its work with international human rights standards.