CHANGES TO THE CRIMINAL LEGISLATIONTO BE INTRODUCED IN THE SECOND HALFOF 2026: NECESSITY AND NEW REFORMS

Abstract

This article analyzes the substance and significance of the amendments and additions being introduced into the criminal legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the second half of 2026, as well as the legal and social necessity for their adoption. Particular attention is paid to strengthening mechanisms for combating drug-related crimes, establishing liability for organizing and maintaining illegal drug laboratories and drug dens, as well as applying alternative measures of liability for certain acts committed in territories where a special legal regime has been established. The article examines the role of the new provisions in criminal law policy, their practical significance, and potential problems that may arise in the process of law enforcement. Particular emphasis is also placed on the priority areas for improving criminal legislation, differentiating liability, preventing crime, and developing legal mechanisms that are responsive to contemporary threats. The study further provides a scientific analysis of the necessity and prospects of the amendments introduced into the Criminal Code