Today, a ceremonial event was held to award certificates to the graduates of the professional retraining course of the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The event took place in the assembly hall of Tashkent State University of Law, attended by representatives of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Judicial Council, the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, the Judges’ Association, the Women Judges’ Association, the Social Democratic Party “Adolat,” as well as graduates, their parents, and media representatives.

The ceremony opened with the National Anthem. Distinguished guests highlighted that in recent years, thanks to judicial and legal reforms under the President’s leadership, significant positive improvements have been made in the training of highly qualified legal personnel.

In particular, according to Presidential Decree No. PF–141 dated August 21, 2025, the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan was established on the basis of the Higher School of Judges under the Supreme Judicial Council, elevating the judicial training system to a fundamentally new level.

For the 2025/2026 academic year, 164 participants were admitted to the professional retraining course out of 1,016 applicants, and 159 successfully completed the program.

Most of the graduates are practicing professionals working in courts, advocacy, forensic institutions, and law enforcement agencies. According to statistics, 77% of graduates are men, and 23% are women.

The training was conducted based on the principle of “theory – practice – simulation,” including 124 hours of theoretical instruction, 250 hours of practical training, and 250 hours of court simulations. Participants interned in courts three days a week and, working with over 4,000 electronic case files, developed the skills needed to make fair decisions.

A total of 22 instructors, including former judges and international experts, participated in the program. Participants also attended training sessions with deputies, lawyers, prosecutors, and international specialists, and studied the experience of Spain, Germany, Lithuania, Turkey, Japan, and Azerbaijan.

At the conclusion of the course, final assessments were conducted to evaluate both theoretical and practical knowledge. This course is considered an important step in ensuring justice and the rule of law in society.

During the ceremony, a video highlighting the training of a new generation of judges was shown. Certificates were then solemnly presented to the graduates.

Parents and relatives also delivered congratulatory remarks. The graduates presented a commemorative book with wishes to the Academy’s leadership and faculty.

The event concluded with a group photo and a cultural performance.

This ceremony not only celebrated the professional achievements of the graduates but also symbolized their readiness to serve in the judicial system.