This thematic report of June 26, 2026, is a joint product by the Danish Immigration Service and the Swedish Migration Agency. The report examines developments in Uzbekistan's justice and security sector since 2016, focusing on the scope and limits of institutional reform.
The report covers reforms to the judiciary, prosecution and police, including formal safeguards against torture and the persistent influence of executive and prosecutorial power in political or sensitive cases. It further examines corruption, public trust in state institutions, the role of the mahalla system in local governance and dispute resolution, and the implementation of domestic violence legislation.
Hent Uzbekistan - Aspects of the Justice and Security Sector
