Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Oct. 12
By Demir Azizov– Trend:
The 7th plenary session of the upper house of Uzbekistan's parliament, the Senate, has started its work in Tashkent, Trend’s correspondent reported from the session.
During the session, the senators will consider the law “On amnesty in connection with the 24th anniversary of adoption of Uzbek constitution” submitted to the upper house of the parliament by the country’s acting President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
The agenda also includes discussion of a number of laws, including the law “On social services for elderly, disabled and other socially vulnerable categories of the population,” “On amendments to the law “On trade unions, their rights and guarantees of their activity”.”
The senators will also consider the law on ratification of the convention of the International labor Organization (ILO) on freedom of associations and protection of the right to unite in trade unions.
Uzbekistan’s bicameral parliament – the Supreme Assembly – was created in 2005. Its legislative chamber permanently has 150 MPs.
The upper house - Senate has 100 MPs elected in equal numbers, i.e. six MPs from the Karakalpakstan Republic, provinces and the city of Tashkent. Sixteen more members of the Senate are appointed by Uzbek president from among the most distinguished citizens.
The Senate meetings are held in case of necessity, but at least three times a year.