TOKYO, October 26. /Dunyo IA/.  A delegation of the Academy of Justice of Uzbekistan, led by Rector Sherzod Abdukadirov, was on a working visit to Japan from October 20^th to 23^rd, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

At the Supreme Court of Japan, delegation was received by Judge Kenji Terado, Director of the International Cooperation Department of the Secretariat, and Haruko Abematsu, Head of the General Affairs Division, Personnel Department, General Secretariat of the Supreme Court of Japan. Members of the Uzbek delegation were briefed on the structure of the judicial system, the competence of judicial instances, case review procedures and the role of the Supreme Court in ensuring the uniform application of legislation.

At the Legal Training and Research Institute (LTRI), delegation acquainted themselves with the system of professional training for judges and other legal professionals, organization of the educational process and legal education methodologies. Meetings were attended by Akira Ando, President of the Institute; Vice President; Yoshiaki Ishii, Director-General of the Secretariat; as well as judges and professors Masato Kumashiro, Norihito Mukai, and Yuri Takemura.

In addition, delegation visited the Tokyo District Court and attended a judicial hearing, studying the operational procedures of the court of first instance and the practical aspects of legal proceedings.

A meeting was also held at the Research and Training Institute (RTI) of the Ministry of Justice of Japan. It was attended by President of the Institute; Deputy Director-General of the General Affairs and Planning Department; Senior Research Fellow; Professor of the Training Department and Professor of the International Cooperation Department and Government Attorney. Discussions focused on legal research, improvement of curricula and implementation of modern training methodologies.

Following the visit, parties agreed to establish direct working contacts between the Academy of Justice and Japanese institutions, organize mutual visits, exchange experiences and conduct joint seminars, expert meetings and training events.