82. As a result of the reform of the legal profession in 2008,25 the Chamber of Lawyersof Uzbekistan has been placed under the control of the executive branch. The Ministry ofJustice plays a decisive role in the appointment and dismissal of the Chair of the Chamberof Lawyers (article 12-3 of the Law on Lawyers). It participates in determining thecomposition and functioning of the Higher Qualification Commission and its territorialcommissions (art. 13), takes part in the procedure for the disbarment of lawyers (art. 16)and maintains the State register of lawyers (art. 17).
82. As a result of the reform of the legal professionin 2008,25 the Chamber of Lawyers of Uzbekistan has been placed under the control of the executive branch. The Ministry of Justice plays a decisive role in the appointment and dismissal of the Chair of the Chamber of Lawyers (article 12-3 of the Law on Lawyers). It participates in determining the composition and functioning of the Higher Qualification Commission and its territorial commissions (art. 13), takes part in the procedure for the disbarment of lawyers (art. 16) and maintains the State register of lawyers (art. 17).