Participation of the Defense Attorney in the Examination of Evidence Related to State Secrets

This article investigates the legal foundations and practical challenges of a defense attorney's participation in examining evidence related to state secrets within the criminal process. Specifically, it analyzes the existing restrictions in Article 89 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan and their impact on the accused's right to defense. Based on a comparative study of views from scholars like G.Z. Tulaganova and F.M. Mukhitdinov, as well as the legislation of Russia and Germany, the author justifies the expediency of the defense attorney's participation based solely on a non-disclosure agreement, without requiring special clearance. The study concludes with a proposal to amend the national legislation accordingly