Shodiyar Ibragimovich Shayzakov, Head of the Centre for Coordination of Scientific and Innovative Research and Training of Research Personnel at the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, defended his dissertation before the Scientific Council DSc.24/2025.27.12.Yu.01.01 under the Academy, in the speciality 12.00.04 – “Civil Procedural Law. Economic Procedural Law. Arbitration Proceedings and Mediation”, for the degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) in Law. The research addresses theoretical and practical issues concerning the review of court decisions by higher-instance courts in civil proceedings.

The dissertation develops scientific conclusions on improving the procedures for reviewing court decisions at the appellate and cassation stages, clearly defining the powers of courts, examining new evidence, and ensuring the procedural rights of prosecutors. It also substantiates the use of artificial intelligence technologies in civil proceedings.

The research findings include proposals for introducing amendments and additions to the Civil Procedure Code, developing draft resolutions of the Plenum of the Supreme Court, and preparing a concept aimed at establishing uniform judicial practice in civil justice.

Following the defence, the Scientific Council recommended Shodiyar Ibragimovich Shayzakov’s dissertation for the award of the degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) in Law.

The Academy’s staff congratulates Shodiyar Ibragimovich on his successful defence and wishes him continued success in his academic and professional career.