Legal Status of Ombudsman
Legal status of Ombudsman, his tasks, rights and duties are governed by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Ombudsman)” in its new edition dated 27 August 2004. This Law stipulates the scope of authority and principles of activity for the Ombudsman, establishes the procedure for designation and dismissal from the post of Ombudsman, and determines his powers as regards the consideration of citizens’ complaints and applications.
Article 78 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, constitutional laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan” and “On the Legislative Chamber of the Republic of Uzbekistan”, Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan «Оn the Procedural Rules of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan”, “On the Procedural Rules of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan” envisage that designation of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for human rights (Ombudsman) and designation of his Deputy is in the joint authority of both Chambers of the Parliament.
Article 2 of the Law on the Authorized Person for human rights underlines that in execution of his duties Ombudsman is guided by the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, laws, regulations, international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as generally accepted principles and norms of international law. It also stipulates that in the exercise of his authorities Ombudsman is free and independent from state bodies and officials.
The main principles underlying activities of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for human rights (Ombudsman) are lawfulness, fairness, democracy, humanism, transparency, and access for every singly individual.
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