TOPICAL ISSUES OF COMBATING CRIMES RELATED TO DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CRIMINAL LEGISLATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

The rapid development of digital technologies is impacting all spheres of social life, including crime. The increasing number and variety of cybercrimes have become a pressing issue for Uzbekistan as well. Combating such crimes is a crucial condition for ensuring national security, economic stability, and the protection of citizens' rights. The purpose of this thesis is to provide a brief scientific and theoretical analysis of the main directions in combating crimes related to digital technologies in the criminal legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to identify existing problems, and to offer recommendations for their resolution.