Constitution of Karakalpakstan

The Constitution of Karakalpakstan (Karakalpak: Qaraqalpaqstan Respublikasınıń Konstituciyası, Uzbek: Qoraqalpogʻiston Respublikasining Konstitutsiyasi) is the fundamental legal document that governs the Republic of Karakalpakstan, an autonomous republic within Uzbekistan. It operates within the framework of Constitution of Uzbekistan and national laws, ensuring the region's self-governance while maintaining alignment with the central government.

The Constitution defines Karakalpakstan as a sovereign democratic republic, outlines the rights of its citizens, and guarantees its autonomy, including the right to hold referendums on matters of independence. It also establishes Karakalpakstan's state symbols, official languages, and administrative structure, emphasizing human rights, democracy, and social justice.

The Constitution has evolved over time, following political developments in the region's history, including its brief declaration of independence in 1991 and subsequent reunification with Uzbekistan in 1992 under an agreement that allowed for the constitutional right of secession. However, recent amendments proposed by Uzbekistan's government in 2022, and subsequently dropped, raised concerns about the potential erosion of Karakalpakstan's autonomy, sparking 2022 Karakalpak protests.