COMPARATIVE ANALYSES ON THE DEPRIVATION OF NATIONALITY UNDER UZBEKISTAN CITIZENSHIP LAW AND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF DEPRIVING CITIZENSHIP UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW

？？Article 15 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights undoubtedly states that “everyone has the right to a nationality” and that “no-one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his nationality”. It is widely recognized that states are free to perceive individuals as citizens. In discretion of states, the acquisition of citizenship defines a condition for citizenship withdrawal. Such conditions are often seen in state citizenship laws. While states have broad discretion in introducing such regulation including modifying and relaxing them, it should be consistent with international law as an essential prerequisite to the enjoyment and protection of the human right. This paper focuses on general grounds for citizenship withdrawal in Uzbekistan Citizenship Law. It examines a comprehensive review of all grounds for deprivation of citizenship in the context of Uzbekistan Citizenship Law. Although the deprivation of citizenship is the state's sovereign discretion, there are some limitations in the context of international law. In this regard, general grounds for deprivation of citizenship in Uzbekistan Citizenship Law should be consistent with international standards