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👨‍💻👩‍💻🧠 • In cooperation between Tashkent State University of Law and the University of Helsinki, seminar-trainings on current issues of constitutional, criminal, and criminal procedure law were held At Tashkent State University of Law, within the framework of the project “Rule of Law”, seminar-trainings dedicated to current issues of constitutional law, criminal law, and criminal procedure law were organized in cooperation with the Rule of Law Centre of the University of Helsinki (Finland). The purpose of these events was to implement the tasks defined in the Presidential Decree of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Approval of the Concept for the Development of the Higher Education System of the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030”. In particular, the trainings were aimed at expanding scientific and academic cooperation in the field of higher education, introducing advanced foreign experience, as well as increasing the scientific potential of the teaching staff. The sessions were conducted by Tuija Brax, Director of the Rule of Law Centre, and Sakari Melander, Doctor of Law and Professor at the University of Helsinki. The trainings were attended not only by lecturers of higher educational institutions of Uzbekistan, but also by representatives of universities, specialists, researchers, and students from the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan. The events discussed existing problems and shortcomings in various branches of law, ways to address them, international experience, and modern trends in the field. In particular: At the seminar on the topic “Ensuring the Rule of Law: Finland’s Experience”, participants discussed the constitutional and legal foundations of academic freedom in higher education institutions, guarantees of freedom of scientific creativity, as well as the constitutional foundations of the right to a favorable environment. At the seminar on the topic “International Cooperation in Criminal Procedure”, issues related to the extradition of offenders were discussed, including extradition processes under international law, coordination between national legislation and international treaties, as well as guarantees of human rights. Furthermore, an in-depth analysis was carried out on mechanisms for the collection and exchange of evidence within the framework of legal assistance in criminal investigations, international methods of witness interrogation, and issues of cooperation in the field of financial investigations. Special attention was paid to combating transnational crime, in particular organized criminal groups, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and matters relating to digital evidence. Within the framework of the project, an international academic-practical conference was also organized on the topic “Criminal Law and Legal Education: Digital Transformation, New Challenges and Global Cooperation”, where Professor Sakari Melander of the University of Helsinki (Finland), Doctor of Law, delivered a presentation on the topic “Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Law: New Challenges and Opportunities”. The report considered issues such as crime forecasting, the preparation of criminological maps in law enforcement activities, crime prediction, determining the likelihood of recidivism among convicts, as well as the application of artificial intelligence technologies in judicial proceedings. The role of artificial intelligence in Finland’s criminal law was also addressed. Within the framework of the conference, a scientific discussion was also held on the principle of ultima ratio, its essence, origins, role as a constitutional principle, and its practical application. The principles of criminalization of offenses in Finland were also examined. In short, this international cooperation and the organized seminar-trainings became an important step towards strengthening the international authority of legal education and the legal system of Uzbekistan, developing the legislative framework in accordance with international standards, and enhancing scholarly potential. @tsulbox