A representative of the Institute of State and Law of the Academy of Sciences participated in a scientific-practical conference dedicated to issues regarding the investigation and judicial consideration of human trafficking crimes.
On June 1, 2026, a national scientific-practical conference on the topic "The Practice of Investigating and Adjudicating Human Trafficking Crimes" was held at the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Sherzod Yoqubjonovich Abduqodirov—Acting Rector of the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Doctor of Legal Sciences (DSc), and Professor—opened the conference with introductory remarks. Leading scholars and practitioners in the field delivered presentations on pertinent topics. Notably, N.E. G‘afurova, a professor at the Center for Educators of the Institute for Retraining and Advanced Training of Legal Personnel under the Ministry of Justice, spoke on "Human Trafficking in the Sphere of Surrogacy: Legal Risks of Exploiting Women and Children"; D.A. Xaliknazarova, a judge for criminal cases at the Tashkent City Court, presented on "Adjudication of Human Trafficking Cases in Courts: Practice and Challenges"; and T.A. Obidov—Head of the Department of Criminal Law Sciences at the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan, PhD in Law, and Associate Professor—delivered a lecture on "The Procedural Significance of International Cooperation and Legal Assistance in Investigating Human Trafficking Crimes."
Ma‘rufjon Mamatojiyevich Tojiboyev—Senior Researcher at the Institute of State and Law of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law, and Associate Professor—participated in the conference and delivered a presentation titled "Judicial Practice Regarding Material and Non-Material Damages Caused by Human Trafficking Crimes." In his address, he outlined the legal framework for compensating victims for material and non-material damages resulting from human trafficking, discussed specific issues encountered in judicial practice, and offered scientific proposals and practical recommendations to address them. He also emphasized the importance of reliably protecting the rights and legitimate interests of victims, further improving mechanisms for full and fair compensation, and establishing a unified judicial practice in this area.
As noted by the conference participants, there is currently a pressing need to further strengthen the legal framework for combating human trafficking in the country, improve mechanisms for the effective protection of victims' rights and legitimate interests, align law enforcement and judicial practices with international standards, and enhance cooperation among state bodies, civil society institutions, and scientific organizations.
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At the conclusion of the conference, participants developed a series of proposals and recommendations aimed at expanding scientific research on combating human trafficking, improving judicial and investigative practices, and further developing legislation in this field.
