Article 16. Political Parties, Mass Public Movements, Trade Unions

Political parties seek to realize the political will of a certain part of society in the formation of state authorities, and participate in the administration of state and public affairs through their representatives.

Political parties shall have program documents, which shall be published in the press for public awareness.

Political parties shall have the right to nominate candidates for deputy, conduct election campaigning, form factions in the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and form party groups in the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and in local representative bodies of state power.

Mass public movements pursue political or other objectives and do not have registered members.

Military servicemen and persons holding positions in law enforcement bodies shall act in accordance with legal requirements in their service activities and shall not be bound by the decisions of political parties or mass public movements pursuing political objectives.

Trade unions, in relations with state bodies, economic organizations, cooperatives and other public associations, act in accordance with the current legislation on trade unions, pursue and protect the production, socio-economic and cultural interests of trade union members.

Political parties and trade unions shall have only individually registered members.