REFORMING PENITENTIARY INSTITUTIONS: UPHOLDING RIGHTS AND ADVANCING REHABILITATION

Abstract

This paper examines the current state of Uzbekistan's penitentiary system in light of ongoing reforms. Drawing from international practices, the article offers suggestions and recommendations to enhance existing legislative documents to safeguard the rights and liberties of individuals in correctional facilities. Furthermore, the author proposes the establishment of baseline standards for the employment of inmates in private sector manufacturing, addresses issues concerning the tenure of incarcerated individuals, and delves into protocols for transferring inmates between facilities.