This article examines the legal framework governing criminal investigations and proceedings in Uzbekistan, focusing on the Criminal Procedure Code. It outlines the provisions related to inquiry, preliminary investigation, evidence gathering, rights of suspects and accused, prosecutorial oversight, and court procedures. The study highlights the importance of procedural fairness, transparency, and accountability, emphasizing constraints on interrogation duration, attestation requirements for investigative actions, prosecutorial supervision safeguards, and judicial review principles. The article finds a robust legal structure that prioritizes due process, transparency, and fairness, while also addressing practical enforcement challenges and the need for further reforms to balance efficiency with upholding the rule of law. Key areas of focus include reducing bureaucratic delays, enhancing protections for juveniles and suspects, and limiting grounds for suspending inquiries. The study concludes that sustained efforts are necessary to align Uzbekistan's criminal justice system with global standards, ensuring fair convictions and protecting the rights of suspects and accused.This article examines the legal framework governing criminal investigations and proceedings in Uzbekistan, focusing on the Criminal Procedure Code. It outlines the provisions related to inquiry, preliminary investigation, evidence gathering, rights of suspects and accused, prosecutorial oversight, and court procedures. The study highlights the importance of procedural fairness, transparency, and accountability, emphasizing constraints on interrogation duration, attestation requirements for investigative actions, prosecutorial supervision safeguards, and judicial review principles. The article finds a robust legal structure that prioritizes due process, transparency, and fairness, while also addressing practical enforcement challenges and the need for further reforms to balance efficiency with upholding the rule of law. Key areas of focus include reducing bureaucratic delays, enhancing protections for juveniles and suspects, and limiting grounds for suspending inquiries. The study concludes that sustained efforts are necessary to align Uzbekistan's criminal justice system with global standards, ensuring fair convictions and protecting the rights of suspects and accused.