Article 41. Guarantees of the activities of candidates and political parties

All registered candidates and political parties participating in elections have equal rights.

Candidates, representatives of political parties for the period of meetings with voters, speeches at pre-election meetings, on television and radio have the right to be released from performing work or official duties while maintaining an average salary.

Candidates after registration have the right to free travel on all types of public passenger transport (except for city passenger transport, taxis and registered flights of other modes of transport) within the constituency, and candidates for Presidency of the Republic of Uzbekistan — within the Republic of Uzbekistan. A candidate residing outside the constituency has the right to free travel to get to the constituency and return to his/her place of residence.

Business trips and other expenses of the candidates shall be paid at the expense of funds allocated for elections.

Candidates for President of the Republic of Uzbekistan may not be prosecuted, arrested or subjected to administrative penalties imposed on them without the consent of the General Prosecutor of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In case of such consent is given, the General Prosecutor of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall notify the Central Election Commission immediately.

It is not allowed to coerce, as well as inspect personal belongings, luggage, transport, residential and office space of the candidates for the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.