POSSIBLE ASPECTS OF THE GERMAN EXPERIENCE FOR UZBEKISTAN: CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A SECULAR STATE

This article examines the constitutional and legal features of a secular state through the experience of Germany. The study focuses on the legal regulation of state–religion relations, guarantees of freedom of conscience, and the legal status of religious organizations, including their limited involvement in the social sphere. Germany’s flexible model of secularism is analyzed in terms of its relevance and applicability to the constitutional development of Uzbekistan. The findings provide practical insights for improving national legal mechanisms of secularism.