E-COMMERCE AND LOGISTICS: LEGAL SUPPORT ISSUES

Abstract

The article examines the specifics of legal regulation of e-commerce in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The current legislation, including the Civil Code, the Law “On Electronic Commerce,” and other regulatory documents governing the field of online commerce, is analyzed. Special attention is paid to the issues of identifying the parties to electronic transactions, the legal force of electronic documents, as well as measures to ensure the safety and protection of consumer rights. International experience in regulating e-commerce is considered, and ways to improve national legislation are proposed, taking into account modern challenges of the digital economy. The need to create a favorable legal environment for the development of e-commerce, the introduction of digital identification systems, and the improvement of infrastructure is emphasized. The author notes the importance of interaction between government bodies, the private sector, and international organizations to develop unified standards. Specific proposals for improving law enforcement practice and raising the level of legal culture of e-commerce participants were presented. The article may be of interest to specialists in commercial, civil, and information law, as well as practitioners and researchers engaged in the digitalization of the economy and the legal support of electronic activities.