SOME ISSUES OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Abstract

This article analyzes norms aimed at protecting human rights set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The civil and personal rights enshrined in the Declaration, as well as economic, social and cultural rights, were discussed in detail on the basis of the Constitution of Uzbekistan. In particular, the right to life, the right to liberty and security of person, the prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the right to housing, the right to freedom of thought, speech and religion were analyzed.  At the same time, this article examines the ongoing reforms in the field of human rights and the existing problems in the protection of human rights. Appropriate proposals and recommendations have been developed to address the problems. In particular, proposals are being put forward regarding strengthening cooperation between government agencies and civil society institutions in the field of human rights, ensuring parliamentary and public control over the implementation of relevant laws, strengthening accountability for human rights violations, expanding the system of human rights training for government officials directly responsible for human rights and to setting up a system of training them.