The court has the right to temporarily restrict the right of exit

The system of coercive measures applied within the criminal process in Uzbekistan has been further improved. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

On August 15, 2025, a law (O‘RQ–1081) was adopted, introducing important amendments and additions to a number of legislative acts. According to this law, the court will have the ability to temporarily restrict certain individuals' right to leave Uzbekistan.

This measure is applied in cases where preventive detention is not used, but there is a risk that the suspect, accused, or defendant may abscond from the court without valid reasons. From now on, the prosecutor, investigator, or inquirer must apply to the court with a petition to impose this restriction, clearly stating the justified reasons.

After receiving the petition, the court will review it in a closed session within 8 hours. The judge will examine the case and make a decision to temporarily restrict or deny the right to leave.

The deadline for filing a complaint or protest against this decision is 48 hours. The law comes into force from the day of its official publication.

This procedure serves to reduce the risk of absconding in criminal cases and to increase the efficiency of court proceedings. The new mechanism especially allows for enhanced control over individuals who have a high likelihood of avoiding the court during the investigation.

Source: zamin.uz