Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) —  At the recent plenary session of the Senate, the Law "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan Aimed at Improving the System for Working with Digital Evidence" was reviewed.

Currently, the national procedural legislation does not provide for the concepts of electronic (digital) evidence and the procedures for their use. There is a lack of regulation regarding what specific data can be included in the category of electronic evidence.

This law makes corresponding changes to a number of existing codes and laws, defining the concepts of electronic data and digital evidence, as well as the procedures for their collection, presentation, examination, investigation, evaluation, storage, and destruction.

The law specifies that electronic data refers to data created, processed, and stored using electronic devices, information systems, and technologies.

The law also regulates the procedures for interacting with digital evidence, stipulating that officials, including investigators, prosecutors, and judges, must accept and examine primary electronic data carriers with the participation of specialists.

The concept of digital evidence is also defined, which can include electronic data containing information relevant to the case. Such data includes files, audio and video recordings, as well as information stored on the internet and other electronic systems.

The adoption of this law will contribute to improving Uzbekistan’s international ranking, eliminating gaps in the legislation, enhancing the quality of justice, and improving judicial procedures.

The law was approved by the senators.