Uzbekistan is preparing a digital upgrade of its constitutional justice system, with plans to introduce online court hearings, video participation and live-streamed sessions of the Constitutional Court.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree on December 18 aimed at modernising the work of the Constitutional Court and expanding public access to constitutional justice. The document was published on the national legal portal Lex.uz.
Easier access to constitutional justice
The reform is designed to simplify how citizens and businesses defend their constitutional rights. Under the new framework, individuals and legal entities that cannot directly apply to the Constitutional Court will be able to submit appeals through authorised institutions that have the right to initiate such proceedings.
The decree also strengthens the role of constitutional complaints. If the Constitutional Court finds that a law applied in a specific case contradicts the Constitution, this ruling will serve as grounds for revisiting the original court decision. In addition, when the Supreme Court requests a constitutional review of a regulation relevant to an ongoing case, proceedings in lower courts will be suspended until a ruling is issued.
Courts go digital
A key part of the reform is the digital transformation of the Constitutional Court. Participants in proceedings will receive electronic notifications about hearings via the «Judicial Notification» service and the Unified Portal of Interactive Public Services (EPIGU), including through a mobile application.
Court sessions will also be accessible remotely. Judges, parties and other participants will be able to take part in hearings via video conferencing, including through mobile devices.
From August 1, 2027, Uzbekistan plans to pilot a dedicated digital platform — E-KSUD — within the Constitutional Court. The system will allow users to track the status of appeals online, from submission to final review.
Live broadcasts and inclusive services
The E-KSUD platform will also serve as a hub for interactive constitutional justice services. Court hearings will be streamed online, improving transparency and public trust. Special attention will be given to accessibility, including services tailored for people with disabilities.
President Mirziyoyev reviewed the reform proposals on 17 December. Alongside constitutional justice, discussions also focused on bringing economic and administrative courts closer to citizens and entrepreneurs, reducing barriers and improving the overall efficiency of the judicial system.
