ETHICAL STANDARDS AS A TOOL FOR IMPROVING THE ORGANIZATIONAL-LEGAL FORMS OF LEGAL PRACTICE IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of professional ethics in legal practice in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Ethical norms regulating the conduct of lawyers are an integral part of the effective and just functioning of the legal system. The paper examines key legislative provisions, including the Law "On Advocacy", as well as the internal regulations of the Bar Association. Special attention is given to the tasks and priorities outlined in the "New Uzbekistan" Action Strategy, which aims to strengthen the legal culture, increase trust in the institution of advocacy, and establish high standards of professional conduct. Specific provisions concerning the independence of lawyers, the confidentiality of lawyer-client communications, conflicts of interest, good faith, and responsibility to clients, courts, and society are analyzed. The article also addresses the challenges related to the practical application of ethical standards, particularly in the context of judicial and legal reforms. The opinions and research of Uzbek scholars in the field of legal ethics are presented, along with recommendations for improving the ethical training of lawyers, implementing monitoring mechanisms, and ensuring accountability for violations of professional standards. The work is both theoretical and applied in nature and can be useful to lawyers, legal educators, lawmakers, and anyone interested in improving professional culture within the legal sphere. Свернуть