The judicial system of Uzbekistan is facing fundamental changes with the widespread introduction of digital technologies and artificial intelligence. This was reported by Upl.uz.
The program adopted by presidential decree aims to fully digitize court proceedings and convert them into electronic form. This initiative is an important part of the strategy to modernize public administration and strengthen control over law enforcement.
According to the approved “Digital Court” concept, printed documents will be gradually but completely phased out. According to the Ministry of Justice, the necessary technical and hardware infrastructure is being created for this purpose.
As a key element of the new system, a special module for archiving court documents will be developed and integrated into the existing information platforms of the Supreme Court. The pilot phase of the project will be implemented in courts in Tashkent by the end of 2025, and in 2026-2027 this practice will be expanded to courts throughout the republic.
One of the most important innovations is the introduction of a system for analyzing court cases and predicting outcomes using artificial intelligence. Citizens and legal entities will be able to assess the prospects of their cases and calculate court costs before submitting a claim.
This will not only increase the legal literacy of the population but also help reduce frivolous claims filed in courts. Claims and other appeals will be accepted entirely in digital format.
This eliminates the need to visit courts in person and allows participants in the process to cooperate remotely. Additionally, the system for automatic generation of court documents and draft decisions will accelerate court proceedings and reduce technical errors.
Alongside technological updates, great attention is being paid to the development of legal science and the enhancement of personnel potential. Within the program, scientific research in cyber law will be conducted, and the digital literacy level of judges and court staff will be regularly improved.
The Judges’ Higher School will be transformed into the Academy of Justice, which will serve to fundamentally improve the personnel training system. The reforms are also aimed at reducing the risk of corruption and eliminating bureaucratic obstacles.
It is planned to expedite the resolution of simple matters by transferring non-contentious cases from civil and economic courts to administrative bodies. With digital technologies, administrative and economic cases can be considered without territorial dependence.
Moreover, control over the implementation of laws and government decisions will be strengthened. Artificial intelligence systems will also be actively used in this process.
Increasing the personal responsibility of heads of state bodies will further ensure the effectiveness of control. The introduction of artificial intelligence into the judicial system is a global trend.
For example, in Estonia, one of the most digitized countries in the world, an independent “robot judge” deciding minor claims has been tested for several years. This lightens the judicial system and speeds up the justice process for citizens.
Uzbekistan is also striving to widely implement these modern approaches.
