Article 261. Hostage-taking of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan
1 The capture or holding of a person as a hostage, committed for the purpose of forcing a State, organization or other person to commit any act or refrain from committing any act as a condition for the release of a hostage, –
are punishable by imprisonment for a term of three to eight years with or without confiscation of property.
2 The same acts committed:
1) by a group of persons by prior agreement;
2) repeatedly;
3) using violence that is dangerous to life or health;
4) using weapons or objects used as weapons;
5) in relation to a known minor;
6) in relation to a woman who is obviously pregnant for the perpetrator.;
7) in relation to a person who is obviously in a helpless state;
8) in relation to two or more persons;
9) for selfish reasons or for hire, –
are punishable by imprisonment for a term of seven to twelve years with or without confiscation of property.
3 The acts provided for in the first or second parts of this article, if they are committed by a criminal group or have negligently caused the death of a person or other grave consequences., –
are punishable by imprisonment for a term of ten to fifteen years with or without deprivation of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with or without confiscation of property.
Note. A person who voluntarily or at the request of the authorities released a hostage is released from criminal liability if his actions do not contain elements of another crime.
President
Republic of Kazakhstan
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