GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY INSTITUTION IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM OF UZBEKISTAN: ISSUES OF EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPROVEMENT
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guardianship, custody, legal analysis, practice, challenges, legislation, social protection, legal reform, children deprived of parental care.Abstract
This article explores the role and significance of the guardianship and custody institution within the legal system of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It provides a comprehensive analysis of its legal-theoretical foundations and existing challenges in practice. The research employs normative-legal, comparative-legal, and socio-legal methods to examine discrepancies between the progressive provisions enshrined in the Civil Code and the realities of weak supervision, low legal literacy, and inadequate enforcement mechanisms. The article also reviews foreign experiences — particularly those of the United States, Germany, and Russia — and formulates practical recommendations aimed at addressing systemic shortcomings. Proposed measures include thorough pre-appointment background checks and mandatory training courses for guardians and custodians, the introduction of an electronic monitoring system, and enhancement of supervisory authorities’ institutional capacity. Ultimately, the study emphasizes the necessity of improving the efficiency of the guardianship and custody system to ensure full protection of the rights and interests of vulnerable citizens (Civil Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2024; UNICEF, 2020).
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