Legal Aid and Confidentiality: Influence on Trust and Effectiveness

Abstract

The article examines the current state and development of legal aid systems, focusing on their diversity and importance for ensuring fair justice. The author analyzes current legal reforms, the influence of the legal profession on the protection of citizens' rights and the problems of accessibility of legal assistance. The main attention is paid to the legal guarantees enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the introduction of the institution of free legal assistance, which played a key role in strengthening the rule of law and increasing citizens' confidence in the judicial system. International standards and their impact on legal practice, including attorney-client privilege, are also discussed. Important aspects of ensuring the right to legal assistance and professional conduct of lawyers are discussed. The article emphasizes the need for continuous improvement of legal aid systems to ensure equal access to justice and improve the quality of legal support. The conclusion of the article contains recommendations for improving existing practices and eliminating barriers to obtaining qualified legal assistance.