This April 20, the delegation of Uzbekistan, staying in the United States, visited the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.

During the meeting with Justice David Lowy, the role and importance of state courts in the fight against corruption were discussed in detail.

David Lowy spoke about the fight against corruption in American courts. He noted that the Massachusetts court system is one of the major courts in the United States and has extensive practical experience in solving corruption cases. He stressed the importance of cooperation between the court and law enforcement agencies, civil society institutions and the media in this area.

The meeting participants also made focus on the state policy of Uzbekistan to ensure the independence of judges and prevent corruption in the judiciary, as well as the ongoing study and analysis of the causes and conditions of corruption in the judiciary.

At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed on the exchange of experience and cooperation in the field of ensuring the independence of the judiciary, the administration of justice, and the prevention of corruption in the system.

On April 21, the delegation of Uzbekistan met with Mark Wolf, Senior Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

For reference: In 2016, Judges Mark Wolf and Richard Goldstone, along with other colleagues, formed Integrity Initiatives International (III) to promote measures to strengthen the enforcement of criminal laws against kleptocrats.

The organization’s mission is to punish leaders who are corrupt and routinely violate human rights, strengthen criminal law enforcement to prevent such incidents, and enable democratic processes such as replacing them with other leaders dedicated to serving citizens.

At the meeting, the parties agreed on sharing effective mechanisms for resolving criminal cases related to corruption, as well as making analysis of corruption-related crimes, and implementing joint programs in this area.

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