Akmal Saidov Represents Uzbekistan at St. Petersburg International Legal Forum

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Academician Akmal Saidov, Director of the National Center for Human Rights of the Republic of Uzbekistan, attended the 14th St. Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF 2026), held from June 24 to 26 in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The forum is traditionally recognized as one of the largest international expert platforms in the legal field, bringing together representatives of government bodies, judiciaries, the academic community, and the legal profession from dozens of countries worldwide.

In 2026, the forum was held under the motto "Time to Be in the Right." The core discussions centered on the development of international law, the refinement of national legal systems, the digitalization of justice, legislative activity, and interparliamentary cooperation.

As part of the business program, Academician Akmal Saidov spoke at an international roundtable titled "Legal Science in the Architecture of Interparliamentary Dialogue: New Approaches to Creating Model Acts," organized by the Interparliamentary Assembly of CIS Member Nations. Additionally, he attended an open lecture by Valery Zorkin, Chairman of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation, on "The Thorny Path to the Civilization of Law."

Addressing the roundtable, the head of Uzbekistan's National Center for Human Rights noted that model legislation serves as an effective tool for the legal approximation of states, drawing its strength from the authority of scientific thought and best legislative practices rather than mandatory enforcement.

According to the academician, a model law allows for the harmonious integration of universal legal approaches with the unique characteristics of national legal frameworks. Utilizing the methodology of comparative law facilitates the formulation of high-quality legislative solutions that can be flexibly adapted to the national specifics of each country.

The event was attended by heads of national institutes of legislation, parliamentarians, representatives of the judiciary, and leading legal scholars from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The roundtable was opened by Dmitry Kobitskiy, Secretary General of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly Council.

During three thematic sessions, participants examined contemporary approaches to drafting model regulatory acts, the role of scientific expertise in legislative activity, and the prospects for the digital transformation of lawmaking, including the deployment of artificial intelligence technologies.

Following the discussions, experts emphasized the need to further strengthen scientific support for model legislation, improve mechanisms for monitoring the implementation of model acts into national legal systems, and expand expert interaction between the parliaments of CIS states. The prepared recommendations will be forwarded to the relevant commissions of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly.

On the sidelines of the forum, Akmal Saidov also held a series of bilateral meetings with heads of legal departments and parliamentary institutions from countries participating in SPILF 2026. The talks focused on developing international legal cooperation, improving legislation, exchanging experience in human rights protection, and further strengthening legal integration.

The participation of the Uzbek delegation in the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum confirmed Uzbekistan's interest in expanding international expert dialogue, implementing modern legal approaches, and developing cooperation in legislative activity, justice, and human rights protection.