Presentation COOPERATION WITH ILO | Page 15

Acting President has proposed an amnesty for prisoners in honor of Constitution Day, which is marked on 8 December. The Senate during its session on 12 October 2016 had endorsed this initiative. Further strengthening the power of the Parliament is utmost priority of Uzbekistan •On 26 September 2016 the relevant amendments legislation had been introduced and they entitle the Parliament with the right to consider the report of the Prime Minister and members of the Government, State Committee Chairperson, Central Bank Chairperson, Prosecutor General. •For the first time in country’s history it also enables the Parliament to hold its investigation to examine specific facts or activities which threaten the most important interests of society and the state as well as negatively impact on the security.