The president discussed the results of recent judicial reforms and priorities for the sector with senior officials of the judicial system. The meeting included a presentation of the draft “Justice – 2030” strategy, which sets out plans for developing the courts through 2030.
The strategy was developed using public proposals, consultations with academics, practicing lawyers and advocates, as well as international experience. It contains 57 objectives, while an action plan for 2026–2028 includes 160 specific measures and 33 targets to be achieved by 2030.
Mirziyoyev said the success of judicial reforms should ultimately be measured by whether people can approach the courts without unnecessary obstacles, have their rights restored promptly and trust that court decisions are fair.
Five interregional courts to be established
From July 1, 2027, five interregional courts will be established to improve the impartiality of reviews of lower court decisions.
Regional courts will retain their appellate and cassation functions, while powers currently exercised at the supervisory review stage will be transferred to the new interregional courts. The reform is intended to prevent courts from effectively reviewing their own decisions and reduce the need for citizens to travel to Tashkent to seek justice.
Civil courts will also be brought closer to the public. By 2030, civil courts will be gradually established in almost all districts and cities where there is a need for them, reflecting the fact that civil cases are among the disputes most frequently brought by citizens.
A “single window” system will be introduced across all courts, allowing people to obtain information, submit applications and access digital services through a unified platform.
Applications filed with the wrong court will no longer be returned to applicants. Instead, the court will forward them to the appropriate court itself. Where an application contains minor deficiencies, the court will actively assist the applicant in correcting them.
