Kazakhstan’s
Constitution turns 30. Adopted in 1995, the Fundamental Law cemented the
country’s independence and set the course for its development by establishing a
stable legal framework, a bicameral Parliament, and an independent judiciary.
The most recent major amendments were introduced following a 2022 referendum,
transitioning Kazakhstan from a super-presidential system to a presidential
republic with a strong Parliament.
«We
can already see the results of these reforms, particularly in access to lawmaking.
Another development is the introduction of single-mandate representatives.
Taken together, these instruments reflect our aspiration to pursue a democratic
path of development,» said political
scientist Aman Mambetaliyev.
One of the key changes
introduced by the 2022 amendments was the constitutional recognition of the
Commissioner for Human Rights as an independent institution, along with the
establishment of the Constitutional Court.
«The
Ombudsperson has been granted the right to appeal to the Constitutional Court.
We are already seeing cases of such appeals. This shows that mechanisms for
protecting human rights on specific issues are being strengthened,» said
Unzila Shapak, a member of the Mazhilis, the Lower House of the Kazakh
Parliament.
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