individual and social status. Any privileges may be granted solely by the law and shall conform to the principles of social justice. - Article 19: Both citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the state shall be bound by mutual rights and mutual responsibility. Citizens’ rights and freedoms, established by the Constitution and the laws, shall be inalienable. No one shall have the power to deny a citizen his rights and freedoms, or to infringe on them except by the sentence of a court. - Article 20: The exercise of rights and freedoms by a citizen shall not encroach on the lawful interests, rights and freedoms of other citizens, the state or society. Chapter 6 - Citizenship - Article 21: In the Republic of Uzbekistan, uniform citizenship shall be established throughout its territory. Citizenship in the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be equal for all regardless of the grounds of its acquisition. Every citizen of the Republic of Karakalpakstan shall be a citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The grounds and procedure for acquiring and forfeiting citizenship shall be defined by law. - Article 22: The Republic of Uzbekistan shall guarantee legal protection to all its citizens both on the territory of the republic and abroad. - Article 23: Foreign citizens and stateless persons, during their stay on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan, shall be guaranteed the rights and freedoms in accordance with the norms of international law. They shall perform the duties established by the Constitution, laws, and international agreements signed by the Republic of Uzbekistan. Chapter 7 - Personal Rights and Freedoms - Article 24: The right to exist is the inalienable right of every human being. Attempts on anyone’s life shall be regarded as the gravest crime. - Article 25: Everyone shall have the right to freedom and inviolability of the person. No one may be arrested or taken into custody except on lawful grounds. - Article 26: No one may be adjudged guilty of a crime except by the sentence of a court and in conformity with the law. Such a person shall be guaranteed the right to legal defense during open court proceedings. No one may be subject to torture, violence or any other cruel or humiliating treatment. No one may be subject to any medical or scientific experiments without his consent. - Article 27: Everyone shall be entitled to protection against encroachments on