On February 23, an extended meeting was held to discuss the results of the courts' work in the Chui region for the year 2025, chaired by Mederbek Satyev, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. The primary focus of the meeting was the discussion of the quality of justice in the region, as well as an analysis of the organization of the work of judicial bodies and their key indicators.
According to the provided data, over the past year, the Chui Regional Court reviewed 2,150 cases, of which 848 were appealed. The rate of upholding judicial acts was 73.82%. Overall, more than 42,000 cases were processed by the courts in the Chui region, with the average stability of judicial decisions fluctuating between 60-70%. The highest rates of decisions being upheld were recorded in the Chui Regional Court, as well as in the courts of Tokmok and Jayil. In contrast, low results were observed in the Sokuluk and Panfilov district courts. Some judges demonstrated a stability of decisions at the level of 90-100%, while the minimum indicators reached 25%, indicating issues with the quality of judicial acts in several courts.
Satyev emphasized that to ensure a unified judicial practice, constant systematic updates are necessary. He believes that annual analysis is insufficient and called for the summarization of judicial practice at least once a quarter, with mandatory submission of results to the Supreme Court.
Regional courts should serve as centers for analyzing and summarizing judicial practice, ensuring uniform application of legislation and developing methodological recommendations for lower courts. Every reviewed case and every modified or canceled act should become the subject of in-depth analysis.
During the reporting period, 35 summaries of judicial practice were conducted in the Chui region; however, the chairman noted their low quality, pointing to non-compliance with methodological requirements, insufficient reasoning, and weak analysis of the reasons for the cancellation and modification of decisions from the perspective of legal norms.
According to court information, in 2025, first-instance courts reviewed 1,895 criminal cases, predominantly involving minor bodily harm, evasion of child support, theft, and fraud. In civil cases, 20,604 cases were processed, mainly concerning inheritance, divorce, and debt recovery. Additionally, 797 administrative cases were reviewed, many of which were related to land disputes.
During the discussion, the chairman also addressed issues of conditional early release, noting that in cases where a convicted person has served the minimum part of their sentence, with an official representation from the correctional institution and in the absence of legislative prohibitions, courts should proceed from the presumption of granting the relevant petitions. This approach aligns with the principles of humanizing criminal policy and facilitates the social reintegration of convicts.
Satyev instructed to equip local courts with modern audio and video recording systems and to begin conducting online court sessions.
During the meeting, the deputies of the chairman of the Chui Regional Court presented a report on the work done, and judges from the Supreme Court, who arrived to provide methodological assistance, pointed out deficiencies in the work of local courts in 2025.
Discussing the identified shortcomings, it was noted that local courts often do not adhere to established deadlines for case consideration and fail to maintain protocols of court sessions. In this regard, the chairman instructed to submit representations against the relevant judges.
Proposals and comments received through the QR system were also discussed. Mederbek Satyev noted that participants in court proceedings often point to the insufficient capacity of courtrooms and the lack of judicial premises, as well as the need to enhance the professionalism of staff and ensure judges comply with legislation.
Additionally, issues of automated case distribution, the condition of court buildings, logistical support, personnel policy, and anti-corruption measures were discussed.
During his speech, Satyev emphasized the importance of cleansing the judicial system of corrupt elements. He recalled recent incidents in the Administrative Court of Osh region, where facts of salary payments to non-existent individuals were uncovered, which constitutes a serious crime.
On February 14, 2026, in Bishkek, the senior secretary of the court session of the Chui Regional Court, A.Zh., was detained on suspicion of fraud. Satyev expressed confidence that the judicial system must remain free from corruption and that such cases are unacceptable.
In conclusion of the meeting, he noted that only professionals dedicated to their work and country should operate within the justice system and emphasized the need to retain true patriots in the courts, for whom serving the law is a conscious choice.
