Senators noted that Uzbekistan implemented huge scale reforms to form efficient system of institutions for protection of human rights, including Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman).

Senators said that the law on amendments to the law on Ombudsperson will clarify the rules on procedure for hearing the report on activities of Ombudsperson, concretize the order of consideration of the appeals, complaints deadlines and others by the Ombudsperson.

The law said that the people can submit their appeals to Ombudsperson in oral, written and electronic forms. The document sets new articles, which defines functions of Ombudsperson on raising legal consciousness of citizens and development of international cooperation.

It also formulates mechanisms for organizing the activities of the Ombudsman’s regional representatives, interaction of the ombudsman with the courts, and others.

Senators noted that adoption of the law will enhance the role of the ombudsman.