IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLEA DEAL MECHANISM: A RECENT DEVELOPMENT IN UZBEKISTAN'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

The article analyzes the purpose and social necessity of introducing the institution of a plea agreement into the criminal process, the features of the application of this institution, explores the main provisions of the law regarding plea agreements, important aspects of the plea agreement procedure, the advantages and disadvantages of this institution. The role of the court in concluding a plea agreement, the differences between such concepts as "plea agreement", "cooperation agreement" and "abbreviated forms of litigation", as well as their essence are highlighted. In addition, the views of scientists on the appointment and main functions of the institution of admission of guilt are studied, the author's conclusions and conclusions are presented.