Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan
UZ Anti-Corruption Agency
Summary
The Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) of Uzbekistan was established by Law No. ZRU-419 (January 3, 2017) and Presidential Decree No. UP-4834. It operates under the President and is headed by a Director appointed and removable by the President. The ACA investigates corruption offences across all state bodies, including law enforcement and corrections officials. It has authority to compel testimony, access government records, and initiate criminal referrals to the Prosecutor's Office — but it does not itself impose administrative or disciplinary sanctions on law enforcement. It has no independent use-of-force investigative mandate and no civilian composition requirement.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Anti-Corruption Agency
- Citation
- Law No. ZRU-419, January 3, 2017 (as amended through 2023); Presidential Decree No. UP-4834 on measures to combat corruption (2017)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Prevention, detection, and investigation of corruption offences committed by state officials, including law enforcement personnel and corrections staff; coordination of anti-corruption policy across all state bodies; receives and investigates corruption-related complaints from citizens.