Based on the request of the National Center for Human Rights of Uzbekistan, the Constitutional Court reviewed whether the fifth paragraph of the third part of Article 3 of the Legal Profession Law complies with the Constitution.
The seizure sought a legal assessment of this provision, noting that while it allows lawyers to provide legal services to government bodies and institutions on a contractual basis, no such explicit rule is provided for business entities and non-governmental non-profit organizations.
After examining the case materials, the Constitutional Court emphasized that a lawyer providing legal services to state bodies, economic management authorities, state institutions, and organizations on a contractual basis does not restrict the right of individuals and legal entities to receive qualified legal assistance.
The Court concluded that this provision does not contradict constitutional principles that guarantee everyone’s right to qualified legal assistance and ensure the equality of all forms of ownership.
The ruling also noted that a lawyer providing legal services to state organizations on a contractual basis does not constitute civil service. Such relationships are governed by civil law contracts rather than employment contracts.
In its final decision, the Constitutional Court determined that the contested provision of the Legal Profession Law complies with Articles 29, 65, and 141 of the Constitution of Uzbekistan.
This ruling is final, shall not be subject to appeal, and shall take effect on the day of its official publication.
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