Journal Customary Law Journal Customary Law 3026-460X Indonesian Journal Publisher prospects-for-the-improvement-of-criminal-liability-for-hostage-taking-offenses 10.47134/jcl.v2i3.4738 Prospects for the Improvement of Criminal Liability for Hostage-Taking Offenses Annakulov Azamat 30 06 2025 2 3 6 6 © 2025 Indonesian Journal Publisher 2025 This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

This article analyzes the problems and prospects for improving criminal liability for the offense of taking a person hostage. From the perspective of public security, the author evaluates the high degree of social danger posed by this crime and examines the deficiencies in the current legal response. A comparative legal analysis of national and international legislation is conducted to identify gaps and inconsistencies in the legal regulation of hostage-taking. Particular attention is given to the need for harmonizing Uzbekistan’s criminal code with international legal standards. The article also outlines proposals for enhancing pre-crime prevention measures and improving the efficiency of investigation and prosecution processes. Drawing on the experiences of foreign countries, the study substantiates the necessity of introducing targeted amendments to domestic legislation to ensure timely legal responses and greater protection of public safety. The author argues that a multidisciplinary and proactive legal approach, supported by interagency cooperation and modern investigative methods, is essential for effectively deterring and addressing hostage-taking offenses in contemporary criminal justice practice.

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This article analyzes the problems and prospects for improving criminal liability for the offense of taking a person hostage. From the perspective of public security, the author evaluates the high degree of social danger posed by this crime and examines the deficiencies in the current legal response. A comparative legal analysis of national and international legislation is conducted to identify gaps and inconsistencies in the legal regulation of hostage-taking. Particular attention is given to the need for harmonizing Uzbekistan’s criminal code with international legal standards. The article also outlines proposals for enhancing pre-crime prevention measures and improving the efficiency of investigation and prosecution processes. Drawing on the experiences of foreign countries, the study substantiates the necessity of introducing targeted amendments to domestic legislation to ensure timely legal responses and greater protection of public safety. The author argues that a multidisciplinary and proactive legal approach, supported by interagency cooperation and modern investigative methods, is essential for effectively deterring and addressing hostage-taking offenses in contemporary criminal justice practice.

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