A meeting was held at the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan with Sakari Christian Melander, Professor of Criminal Law at the Faculty of Law of Finland’s prestigious University of Helsinki and Doctor of Legal Sciences. 🤝 During the meeting, the participants discussed prospects for establishing academic cooperation between the Academy of Justice and the University of Helsinki, exchanging experience in education and research, and implementing joint initiatives. ✅ Following the discussions, an agreement was reached to organize professional development programmes at the University of Helsinki for the Academy of Justice’s academic staff, with the aim of enhancing their teaching skills. 📚 During his visit, Professor Sakari Christian Melander also delivered a lecture to the Academy’s master’s students on current issues in European criminal law, the practical application of criminal legislation, and the improvement of criminal justice. 🎓 For reference: Sakari Christian Melander has been a professor at the University of Helsinki since 2018. He is a member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters and serves as Chair of the Finnish Lawyers’ Association. 🌐 This meeting marked an important step towards expanding the Academy of Justice’s international academic relations, strengthening the professional capacity of its academic staff, and familiarizing master’s students with advanced international practices.

Professional development courses organized for legal staff of the regional offices of the Cadastral Agency under the National Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Urbanization and Sustainable Development of the Housing Market have been completed at the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan. During the training sessions, participants studied issues related to the recovery of state-owned land plots that had been unlawfully occupied, disputes involving the demolition of illegally constructed buildings, the submission of statements of claim to courts and appeals to higher judicial instances, as well as procedural aspects of hearing cases in civil and economic courts. Theoretical knowledge was reinforced through practical sessions, helping participants develop skills in preparing court documents, correctly applying legal provisions, and substantiating legal positions. Participants achieved high results in the final tests. Certificates were awarded to those who successfully completed the course. Participant’s Feedback Akobir Akhmedov, Chief Legal Counsel at the Tashkent City Office of the Cadastral Agency: “This training course was very useful for us. We learned directly from serving judges and qualified professors and lecturers how to address complex issues that arise in our professional activities. I would be glad to see more courses of this kind being offered. I also recommend that civil servants working in various fields take part in similar training programmes. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Cadastral Agency for organizing this course.” The course contributes to enhancing the professional capacity of legal staff, improving law enforcement practices, and developing the skills needed to participate effectively in judicial proceedings.

From 20 to 22 October this year, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is holding an international regional seminar in Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, entitled “Strengthening Regional Cooperation in the Investigation of Cross-Border Cybercrime.” The Academy of Justice is represented by Tolibjon Obidov, Head of the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines, who is exchanging international experience on investigating cross-border cybercrime, handling electronic evidence, and combating cybercrime. The seminar’s main objective is to identify challenges arising in the investigation of cross-border cybercrime, discuss effective solutions, and develop practical recommendations to strengthen regional cooperation in this field. The event, organized at the initiative of the OSCE Secretariat, brings together specialists from several authorized bodies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including the Cybersecurity Center and the Main Forensic Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Academy of Justice, and the Research Institute of Digital Forensics under the Law Enforcement Academy. The seminar programme includes practical sessions on investigating cross-border cybercrime, the effective use of electronic evidence, and the study of the experiences of Estonia and Kazakhstan. It also features discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation among Central Asian countries in cybersecurity and combating cybercrime.

The staff of the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan extends its heartfelt congratulations to everyone on Uzbek Language Day! The Uzbek language is a vivid expression of our national identity, history, spirituality, and invaluable cultural heritage. Our mother tongue is a priceless treasure that unites our people, enriches our national thought, and passes our spiritual heritage down from generation to generation. Today, enhancing the status of Uzbek as the state language, showcasing its rich potential, and expanding its use in science, education, information technology, and law are important responsibilities shared by us all. On this special occasion, we wish everyone good health, peace and happiness in their families, prosperity, and outstanding success in their professional endeavours! May the prestige and renown of our beloved Uzbek language continue to grow, and may our mother tongue always hold a cherished place in our hearts and lives! The Staff of the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan

I. G‘afforov, Chief Specialist of the Youth Affairs, Spiritual and Educational Affairs, and Human Resources Department of the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan, is participating in an international forum organised by TÜRKSOY. The main objectives of the forum are to promote the history, culture, traditions, and values of Turkic peoples among young people, strengthen mutual friendship and solidarity, and develop youth initiatives and projects across the Turkic world. Participation in the forum provides an important opportunity to exchange experiences with young people from Turkic states, explore modern approaches to youth engagement, and gain insights from advanced international practices. By applying the best practices gained at the international forum to the Academy’s activities, the initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of youth engagement and implement new spiritual and educational initiatives in cooperation with young people across the Turkic world.

Team-building sessions aimed at developing trainees’ intellectual potential, creative thinking, and teamwork skills are being conducted at the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The sessions, organised with the participation of the Academy’s psychologist, Y. Dosjanova, employ intellectual games, practical tasks, and team exercises to develop skills in approaching problems from unconventional perspectives, identifying optimal solutions, and making collaborative decisions. Furthermore, the sessions help strengthen trainees’ psychological resilience, develop self-regulation skills in stressful situations, and enhance the competencies required for professional practice. Creative thinking, psychological resilience, and effective collaboration are essential components of the professional training of future judges.

The Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan held an educational and awareness-raising event dedicated to 21 October, the Day on which the Uzbek Language Was Granted the Status of the State Language. The event was entitled “Compliance with Uzbek Language Standards in the Administration of Justice: Challenges and Solutions.” 🤩 During the event, participants discussed the role and importance of the state language in the administration of justice, the proper and precise drafting of judicial documents in the state language, the consistent use of legal terminology, and compliance with linguistic standards in judicial practice. Participants also exchanged views on the importance of linguistic culture in ensuring legal certainty and improving the quality of judicial documents. 🏆 As part of the event, Academy trainees participated in a competition entitled “The Sanctity of Words and Legal Responsibility: The Value of Every Letter in a Judicial Ruling.” The following trainees, selected as winners, were awarded certificates of honour: 🔹 Sherqulov Azamat Nuraliyevich — trainee in Economic Law; 🔹 Zulpiev Umidjon Sobirovich — trainee in Economic Law; 🔹 Khujamberdiev Sanjarbek Mahsitalievich — trainee in Civil Law. In addition, an award ceremony was held for the winners of the research article competition entitled “Independence — A Solid Foundation for Justice and Human Dignity,” organised by the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan to mark the 35th anniversary of the state independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The research articles submitted to the competition were evaluated based on their academic quality, the extent to which the subject was addressed, and their practical significance. The following authors were declared winners: 🥇 First Place — Shamsiddinova Ozoda Burievna 🥈 Second Place — Madatov Khabibullo Nurmurodovich 🥉 Third Place — Eshquvatov Bobomurod Abror ugli 🏅 Best Practical Proposal Award — Avezov Kosim Safarovich. The competition winners were presented with diplomas and commemorative gifts by the Academy of Justice. The event provided a valuable platform for exchanging views and proposals aimed at enhancing the status of the state language, promoting compliance with linguistic standards in judicial documents, and ensuring the quality of the administration of justice.

The Academy of Justice places particular emphasis on expanding international cooperation, studying advanced foreign practices, and developing modern knowledge in the judicial and legal fields. The Academy’s international cooperation network spans countries across Central Asia, Europe, East and Southeast Asia, and North America. International cooperation plays an important role in facilitating the exchange of experience, strengthening academic and educational ties, exploring modern approaches, and adopting advanced practices in the judicial and legal fields. International experience is an important step towards quality education, enhanced professional capacity, and modern justice!

I. Ergashev, Head of the Department of Administrative Law Disciplines at the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan, conducted a training session entitled “General Principles of Administrative Proceedings in the German Judicial System” as part of the “Judicial Case Management Methodology” programme. ⏺ The online session was attended by judges of administrative courts from the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the regions, Tashkent City, and inter-district administrative courts. The session covered the constitutional foundations of judicial power in Germany, judicial independence, and the role of administrative courts within the judicial system.