The adoption system in the Republic of Uzbekistan in the context of international child protection standards

This article examines the adoption system of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the context of international standards for the protection of children’s rights. The study analyzes the development of the national adoption model, the specific features of legal regulation and institutional mechanisms, as well as the role of judicial practice in ensuring the best interests of the child. Particular attention is paid to the correlation between the norms of national family law of the Republic of Uzbekistan and international legal instruments, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. The article identifies key challenges related to the implementation of international standards into national law enforcement practice and highlights legal risks arising in the sphere of intercountry adoption. Based on the conducted analysis, the author formulates conclusions and proposals aimed at improving the adoption system of the Republic of Uzbekistan in line with international obligations and contemporary approaches to the protection of children’s rights.