The Kazakh Parliament adopted a
set of amendments aimed at enhancing the protection of women’s rights and child
safety. Senators approved the law in two readings. The document was crafted by
members of the Mazhilis, a lower house of the Parliament, on behalf of the Head
of State and includes over 70 amendments to laws and codes. These amendments
introduce additional legal mechanisms to safeguard the legitimate interests of
women and children while also preventing and suppressing crimes against them.
Responsibility for domestic violence is now heightened. Overall, lawmakers
assert that the law aims to fortify the institution of family and uphold
traditional values in Kazakhstan. To this end, family support centers will be
established in every district of the regions, alongside the creation of mobile groups
to swiftly identify families facing difficult life situations.
“By adopting such laws, we create
a support infrastructure for families in challenging situations. This includes
the activities of family support centers, a dedicated contact center, and the
operations of mobile groups, which will be established by local executive
bodies. The law is comprehensive, addressing not only the reinforcement of
penalties but also aiming to extend assistance to women and children,” said
Maulen Ashimbayev, chairperson of the Senate, an upper house of the Kazakh
Parliament.
