Shamsidinov, Zayniddin and Kholmirzaev, Utkirbek and Khakimov, Komil and Abzalova, Khurshida and Khaydarov, Shukhratjon and Sunnatov, Vohid and Mamajanov, Abrorbek and Allanova, Azizaxon and Toshev, Otabek and Kurbanov, Marufjon (2026) Compensation over justice: inequalities in Uzbekistan's restorative practices. CRIME LAW AND SOCIAL CHANGE, 84 (1): 4. ISSN 0925-4994, 1573-0751
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This study critically examines the reconciliation process in traffic crimes in Uzbekistan, revealing how systemic inequalities shape justice outcomes. Drawing on a mixed-methods approach - comprising the analysis of 1,249 court cases and in-depth interviews with victims, offenders, and legal professionals - it uncovers the profound influence of economic vulnerability and cultural norms on reconciliation practices. In 85% of pedestrian-related cases, reconciliation was reached through compensation and forgiveness. However, these agreements commonly reflect the limited bargaining power of economically vulnerable victims, who face urgent medical expenses, lack access to health insurance, and experience cultural pressure to forgive. These dynamics distort the ideals of restorative justice, replacing mutual healing with a commodified, asymmetrical process that favors wealthier offenders. The research situates restorative justice within broader socio-economic and cultural contexts, highlighting how material deprivation, infrastructural neglect, and cultural expectations intersect to reinforce unequal access to justice. The study calls for urgent reforms to Uzbekistan's restorative justice framework, including state-funded victim support, standardized compensation guidelines, and procedural protections, to ensure that reconciliation genuinely reflects fairness, voluntariness, and dignity.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Restorative justice; Traffic crimes; Pedestrians; Inequalities; Uzbekistan |
| Subjects: | 300 Social sciences > 340 Law |
| Divisions: | Law > Bürgerliches Recht |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 06 May 2026 08:39 |
| Last Modified: | 06 May 2026 08:39 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/66419 |
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