The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into judicial systems has emerged as a defining feature of 21st century digital justice reform. Beyond mere digitalization of case files and remote access to hearings, modern justice systems increasingly deploy AI to support analytical tasks, evidence management, and improve procedural efficiency. Singapore’s Smart Courts initiative offers one of the most mature real-world examples of AI application in judiciary systems, incorporating advanced technologies into civil and tribunal processes while maintaining strict human oversight and ethical safeguards.

For Uzbekistan, the adoption of Presidential Decree No. UP‑140 (2025) “On Additional Measures to Improve the Level of Access to Justice through the Introduction of Artificial Intelligence Technologies into Court Activities and to Enhance the Material and Technical Support of the Judicial System” signals a strategic commitment to AI‑assisted adjudication and broader digital transformation of governance and justice. While current Uzbek regulatory frameworks remain at a formative stage, there is a compelling opportunity to leverage Singapore’s experience in shaping an AI‑enabled not only in the  court system but also in criminal procedural process that enhances evidence handling, supports unrepresented litigants, and upholds due process. This article explores how AI tools can be responsibly incorporated into Uzbekistan’s criminal justice system for evidence gathering and assistance to unrepresented defendants, drawing on Singaporean practices and global principles of transparency, fairness, and judicial independence.

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