Powers of Joint Jurisdiction of the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan in the Context of the Updated Constitution

The article is devoted to the issues of the scope, content and features of the powers related to the joint jurisdiction of the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, transformed as a result of the constitutional reform. Having conducted a detailed analysis of the amendments and additions made to the Constitution, the author substantiates the conclusion that the modification of the terms of joint powers of the chambers of the legislative body has led to an increase in its status, is based on the holistic nature of the bicameral parliament and at the same time takes into account the specialization and interaction of the chambers.The legal assessment of the joint powers of the chambers of the Oliy Majlis is given, the conclusion on strengthening its control functions and expanding control powers is substantiated. The main forms of interaction within the framework of the exercise of joint powers in the implementation of legislative, control, analytical and personnel functions are considered. According to the author, the modernization of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan has led to a certain expansion of the scope, as well as a change in the mechanism for the implementation of these powers. Optimization of the list of joint powers allowed, on the one hand, to specify the content and limits of the scope of joint competence, on the other — to clearly define the mechanisms and forms of responsibility of each chamber.