Author: Mardanova, Iroda Husniddin qizi

Annotation: It is known that our current legislation guarantees the right to appeal against a court decision or ruling to a higher court in the manner and within the period prescribed by law. It serves to reliably protect the rights and legitimate interests of citizens. Judgments and rulings of the court that have entered into force may be revoked due to newly discovered circumstances and the proceedings may be resumed. President Sh. As Mirziyoyev stressed, "in laying the foundations of a new Uzbekistan, first of all, it is important to ensure human rights and freedoms, to raise them to the highest level of values." Chapter I, Chapter 1 of the “Concept for Improving Criminal and Criminal Procedural Legislation” approved by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on May 14, 2018 No. PP-3723 marked as one. This article examines the criminal law of developed countries, the procedure for appealing against court decisions, and makes recommendations.

Keywords: appeal, cassation, newly discovered cases, principles, procedure, criminal liability, verdict, reconsideration of court decisions.