TORTURE IN THE CRIMINAL LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

This article discusses the concept and signs of torture in the criminal law of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The author states that the Constitution reflects the universally recognized principles and norms of international law, which prohibit the use of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The author of the article studied the views of scholars on this concept, emphasizing that torture, other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment is recognized as inhuman and intolerable by the international community. In addition, the article includes the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the Convention on the Treatment of Prisoners of War of 12 August 1949, the Civil and The International Covenant on Political Rights also referred to the CIS Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 26 May 1995. In the article, the author analyzes the views and opinions of scholars on the concept and symptoms of torture and makes suggestions and recommendations for improving issues related to the concept.