Social and Legal Studios
ISSN 2617-4162
e-ISSN 2617-4170
Publisher: Lviv State University of Internal Affairs
Abstract
The study of the Constitutional Court’s effectiveness in protecting human rights in the Kyrgyz Republic is particularly relevant due to ongoing legal reforms and the increasing number of constitutional complaints. The research aimed to assess the Court’s role in safeguarding constitutional rights by analysing case trends from 2022 to 2024. The study employed formal-legal, comparative legal, historical-legal, logical-legal, and legal concretisation methods to examine judicial decisions, legal frameworks, and the interaction of the Constitutional Court with state bodies. The analysis of judicial practice revealed that while the Constitutional Court plays a crucial role in upholding constitutional principles, challenges remain in its independence, accessibility, and the enforcement of rulings. It was found that the number of human rights-related appeals has increased, yet the acceptance rate for proceedings remains low, highlighting procedural barriers to constitutional justice. The study examined key cases on gender equality, labour rights, and electoral legislation, demonstrating the Court’s influence on the legal landscape. A comparative analysis with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan revealed common regional trends, including the political factors affecting constitutional adjudication. Additionally, the research identified a need for clearer legislative frameworks and institutional reforms to strengthen the Court’s effectiveness in human rights protection. The results can be used to develop strategies for enhancing judicial independence, improving constitutional litigation procedures, and ensuring better enforcement of human rights protections within the legal system of the Kyrgyz Republic
Keywords: legal defence; judicial complaint; rule of law; legal control; fundamental rights and interests of citizens
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