Article 24. Statements from persons sentenced to imprisonment to the Ombudsman by means of appeals box
On the commissioner of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for human rights (Ombudsman) (LRU-1002-son) · Date: 15.11.2024 · In force
A box for appeals to the Ombudsman (hereinafter referred to as “the Ombudsman's box”) shall be installed in each residential sector of penal institutions, in production areas, in the premises intended for short-term and long-term visits, at any place convenient for convicted persons to leave their appeals.
The Ombudsmanʼs box is opened only by the Ombudsman or the employees of his or her Office at least once a month.
The Ombudsman or the employees of his or her Office shall have the right to access penal institutions to collect petitions submitted to the Ombudsmanʼ box.
The procedure for installation, using the Ombudsmanʼs box and forwarding appeals by means of it shall be approved by the Ombudsman and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
