The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Constitution was adopted in a national referendum on August 30, 1995.
We, the people of Kazakhstan,
united by a common historical destiny,
building statehood on the ancestral
the Kazakh land,
being aware of yourself as a peaceful civilian
by the society,
committed to the ideals of freedom and equality
and consent,
wishing to take a worthy place in the global
the community,
realizing their high responsibility to
for present and future generations,
proceeding from its sovereign right,
We accept this Constitution.
Section I.General provisions
Article 1
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/08/2023 No. 8-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP; dated 07/11/2023 No. 20-NP; dated 12/06/2023 No. 37-NP; dated 01/10/2024 No. 40-NP; dated 12/27/2024 No. 59-NP; dated 07/18/2025 No. 73-NP.
1. The Republic of Kazakhstan asserts itself as a democratic, secular, legal and social state, the highest values of which are man, his life, rights and freedoms.
2. The fundamental principles of the Republic's activities are: social harmony and political stability, economic development for the benefit of the entire people, Kazakh patriotism, and the resolution of the most important issues of public life by democratic methods, including voting in a national referendum or in Parliament.
Article 2
1. The Republic of Kazakhstan is a unitary state with a presidential form of government.
2. The sovereignty of the Republic extends to its entire territory. The State ensures the integrity, inviolability and inviolability of its territory.
3. The administrative-territorial structure of the Republic and the status of its capital are determined by law. The capital of Kazakhstan is the city of Astana.
3-1. A special legal regime in the financial sphere may be established within the city of Astana in accordance with the constitutional law.
4. The names Republic of Kazakhstan and Kazakhstan are equivalent.
The footnote. Article 2 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 03/10/2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); dated 03/23/2019 No. 238-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); dated 09/17/2022 No. 142-VII (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 3
1. The only source of State power is the people.
2. The people exercise power directly through a republican referendum and free elections, and delegate the exercise of their power to State bodies.
3. No one may appropriate power in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The appropriation of power is prosecuted by law. The right to speak on behalf of the people and the State belongs to the President, as well as to the Parliament of the Republic within the limits of its constitutional powers. The Government of the Republic and other State bodies act on behalf of the State within the limits of their delegated powers.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11/16/2023 No. 35-NP; dated 12/24/2024 No. 58-NP.
4. The state power in the Republic is unified and is carried out on the basis of the Constitution and laws in accordance with the principle of its division into legislative, executive and judicial branches and interaction with each other using a system of checks and balances.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/22/2023 No. 17-NP.
Article 4
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/11/2023 No. 20-NP; dated 05/29/2024 No. 45-NP; dated 02/26/2025 No. 67-NP.
1. The current law in the Republic of Kazakhstan is the norms of the Constitution, relevant laws, other normative legal acts, international contractual and other obligations of the Republic, as well as normative decisions of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of the Republic.
Note. In accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022, the normative resolutions of the Constitutional Council are applied to the extent that they do not contradict the Constitution, until they are reviewed by the Constitutional Court. Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/08/2023 No. 7-NP; dated 04/21/2023 No. 11-NP; dated 02/27/2025 No. 68-NP.
2. The Constitution has the highest legal force and direct effect on the entire territory of the Republic.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01/20/2025 No. 61-NP; dated 02/26/2025 No. 67-NP; dated 07/18/2025 No. 73-NP.
3. International treaties ratified by the Republic have priority over its laws. The procedure and conditions of operation in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan of international treaties to which Kazakhstan is a party are determined by the legislation of the Republic.
4. All laws and international treaties to which the Republic is a party are published. The official publication of normative legal acts concerning the rights, freedoms and duties of citizens is a prerequisite for their application.
The footnote. Article 4 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); dated 08.06.2022 (effective from 01.01.2023)
Article 5
1. The Republic of Kazakhstan recognizes ideological and political diversity. It is not allowed to create organizations of political parties in State bodies.
2. Public associations are equal before the law. Illegal interference of the state in the affairs of public associations and public associations in the affairs of the State, the assignment of functions of state bodies to public associations is not allowed.
3. It is prohibited to establish and operate public associations whose goals or actions are aimed at forcibly changing the constitutional order, violating the integrity of the Republic, undermining the security of the state, inciting social, racial, national, religious, class and clan discord, as well as the creation of paramilitary groups not provided for by law.
4. The Republic does not allow the activities of political parties and trade unions of other States, parties based on religion, as well as the financing of political parties and trade unions by foreign legal entities and citizens, foreign States and international organizations.
5. The activities of foreign religious associations on the territory of the Republic, as well as the appointment of heads of religious associations in the Republic by foreign religious centers, are carried out in coordination with the relevant state bodies of the Republic.
The footnote. Article 5 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication).
Article 6
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/11/2023 No. 20-NP; dated 12/03/2024 No. 54-NP; dated 12/04/2024 No. 55-NP.
1. Public and private property are recognized and equally protected in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/11/2023 No. 20-NP.
2. Property is binding, and its use must simultaneously serve the public good. The subjects and objects of ownership, the scope and limits of the exercise of their rights by the owners, and the guarantees of their protection are determined by law.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/11/2023 No. 20-NP.
3. The earth and its subsoil, waters, flora and fauna, and other natural resources belong to the people. The State exercises the right of ownership on behalf of the people. Land may also be privately owned on the grounds, conditions and within the limits established by law.
The footnote. Article 6 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 7
1. Kazakh is the official language in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2. Russian is officially used in government organizations and local governments along with Kazakh.
3. The State takes care of creating conditions for the study and development of the languages of the people of Kazakhstan.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 02.26.2025 No. 67-NP.
Article 8
The Republic of Kazakhstan respects the principles and norms of international law, pursues a policy of cooperation and good-neighborly relations between States, their equality and non-interference in each other's internal affairs, peaceful resolution of international disputes, and refuses to use the first armed force.
Article 9
The Republic of Kazakhstan has state symbols - the Flag, the Coat of Arms and the Anthem. Their description and the procedure for official use are established by the constitutional law.
The footnote. Article 9 has been amended in Kazakh, the text in Russian is not changed by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication).
Section II Man and citizen
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/23/2025 No. 71-NP.
Article 10
1. Citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan is acquired and terminated in accordance with the law, is uniform and equal, regardless of the grounds for its acquisition.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03.12.2024 No. 54-NP.
2. A citizen of the Republic may not be deprived of his citizenship, the right to change his citizenship, and may not be expelled from Kazakhstan. Deprivation of citizenship is allowed only by a court decision for committing terrorist crimes, as well as for causing other serious harm to the vital interests of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
3. The citizenship of another State shall not be recognized for a citizen of the Republic.
The footnote. Article 10 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 11
1. A citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan may not be extradited to a foreign state, unless otherwise established by international treaties of the Republic.
2. The Republic guarantees its citizens protection and protection beyond its borders.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/23/2025 No. 71-NP.
Article 12
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP; dated 12/06/2023 No. 37-NP; dated 12/03/2024 No. 54-NP; dated 12/27/2024 No. 59-NP; dated 12/27/2024 No. 60-NP; dated 01/20/2025 No. 61-NP; dated 01/29/2025 No. 63-NP; dated 02/26/2025 No. 67- NP.
1. In the Republic of Kazakhstan, human rights and freedoms are recognized and guaranteed in accordance with the Constitution.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP; dated 12/06/2023 No. 37-NP; dated 01/10/2024 No. 40-NP; dated 12/27/2024 No. 60-NP; dated 01/20/2025 No. 61-NP; dated 02/26/2025 No. 67-NP.
2. Human rights and freedoms belong to everyone from birth, are recognized as absolute and inalienable, and determine the content and application of laws and other regulatory legal acts.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP.
3. A citizen of the Republic, by virtue of his very citizenship, has rights and duties.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP.
4. Foreigners and stateless persons enjoy the rights and freedoms in the Republic, as well as bear the duties established for citizens, unless otherwise provided by the Constitution, laws and international treaties.
5. The exercise of human and civil rights and freedoms must not violate the rights and freedoms of others, infringe on the constitutional order and public morality.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP; dated 04/28/2023 No. 12-NP; dated 05/16/2023 No. 13-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP; dated 06/10/2023 No. 32-NP; dated 04/24/2024 No. 42-NP; dated 02/07/2025 No. 65-NP.
Article 13
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/28/2023 No. 12-NP; dated 12/06/2023 No. 37-NP; dated 05/04/2024 No. 43-NP; dated 10/09/2024 No. 52-NP; dated 12/27/2024 No. 59-NP; dated 12/27/2024 No. 60-NP; dated 01/29/2025 No. 63-NP; dated 06/25/2025 No. 72-NP; dated 07/18/2025 No. 74-NP.
1. Everyone has the right to have their legal personality recognized and has the right to defend their rights and freedoms in all ways that do not contradict the law, including necessary defense.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 02/22/2023 No. 3-NP; dated 04/21/2023 No. 10-NP; dated 04/28/2023 No. 12-NP; dated 05/22/2023 No. 16-NP; dated 06/01/2023 No. 18-NP; dated 07/11/2023 No. 20-NP; dated 07/14/2023 No. 21-NP; dated 08/17/2023 No. 25-NP; dated September 25, 2023 No. 29-NP; dated October 06, 2023 No. 33-NP; dated January 10, 2024 No. 40-NP; dated July 26, 2024 No. 50-NP; dated September 13, 2024 No. 51-NP; dated October 09, 2024 No. 52-NP; dated December 24, 2024 No. 56-NP; dated December 24, 2024 No. 58-NP; from 12/27/2024 No. 59-NP; dated 01/29/2025 No. 63-NP; dated 02/07/2025 No. 65-NP.
2. Everyone has the right to judicial protection of their rights and freedoms.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/22/2023 No. 15-NP; dated 09/25/2023 No. 29-NP; dated 05/04/2024 No. 43-NP; dated 09/10/2024 No. 53-NP; dated 12/27/2024 No. 60-NP; dated 07/18/2025 No. 74-NP.
3. Everyone has the right to receive qualified legal assistance. In cases stipulated by law, legal assistance is provided free of charge.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 02/22/2023 No. 3-NP; dated 03/27/2023 No. 6-NP; dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP; dated 05/16/2023 No. 13-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP; dated 05/22/2023 No. 15-NP; dated 05/22/2023 No. 16-NP; dated 07/14/2023 No. 21-NP; dated 09/25/2023 No. 30-NP; dated 01/10/2024 No. 40-NP; dated 04/24/2024 No. 42-NP; dated 05/16/2024 No. 44-NP; dated 07/11/2024 No. 48-NP; dated 12/24/2024 No. 56-NP; dated 12/24/2024 No. 58-NP; dated 01/30/2025 No. 64-NP; from 02/07/2025 No. 65-NP.
Article 14
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03/27/2023 No. 5-NP; dated 04/28/2023 No. 12-NP; dated 07/20/2023 No. 24-NP; dated 03/10/2023 No. 31-NP; dated 10/27/2023 No. 34-NP; dated 05/29/2024 No. 45-NP; dated 07/23/2024 No. 49-NP; dated 07/26/2024 No. 50-NP; No. 51-NP dated 09.09.2024; No. 52-NP dated 09.10.2024; No. 55-NP dated 04.12.2024; No. 59-NP dated 27.12.2024; No. 65-NP dated 07.02.2025; No. 67-NP dated 26.02.2025.
1. Everyone is equal before the law and the courts.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03/27/2023 No. 5-NP; dated 12/03/2024 No. 54-NP; dated 12/04/2024 No. 55-NP; dated 01/29/2025 No. 63-NP; dated 02/07/2025 No. 66-NP; dated 04/16/2025 No. 69-NP.
2. No one may be discriminated against in any way on the grounds of origin, social, official or property status, gender, race, nationality, language, attitude to religion, beliefs, place of residence or any other circumstances.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/08/2023 No. 8-NP.
Article 15
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP.
1. Everyone has the right to life.
2. No one has the right to arbitrarily take a person's life. The death penalty is prohibited.
The footnote. Article 15 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022). Note. See the normative resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06.10.2023 No. 32-NP; dated 18.07.2025 No. 73-NP.
Article 16
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP; dated 01/29/2025 No. 63-NP; dated 07/18/2025 No. 74-NP.
1. Everyone has the right to personal freedom.
2. Arrest and detention are permitted only in cases prescribed by law and only with the approval of a court, granting the arrested person the right to appeal. A person may be detained for no more than seventy-two hours without court approval.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP; dated 05/22/2023 No. 15-NP; dated 07/18/2025 No. 74-NP.
3. Every detainee, arrested, accused of committing a crime has the right to seek the assistance of a lawyer (defender) from the moment of detention, arrest, or arraignment, respectively.
The footnote. Article 16 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication). Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03/27/2023 No. 6-NP; dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP.
Article 17
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/04/2024 No. 43-NP.
1. Human dignity is inviolable.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/08/2023 No. 8-NP.
2. No one should be subjected to torture, violence, or other cruel or degrading treatment or punishment.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP.
Article 18
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/08/2023 No. 8-NP; dated 04/21/2023 No. 11-NP.
1. Everyone has the right to privacy, personal and family secrets, and the protection of their honor and dignity.
2. Everyone has the right to privacy of personal deposits and savings, correspondence, telephone conversations, postal, telegraphic and other communications. Restrictions on this right are allowed only in cases and in accordance with the procedure directly established by law.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 12/26/2023 No. 39-NP; dated 05/04/2024 No. 43-NP.
3. State bodies, public associations, officials and the mass media are obliged to provide every citizen with the opportunity to familiarize himself with documents, decisions and sources of information affecting his rights and interests.
Article 19
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/16/2025 No. 70-NP.
1. Everyone has the right to identify and indicate or not indicate their national, party and religious affiliation.
2. Everyone has the right to use their native language and culture, to freely choose the language of communication, upbringing, education and creativity.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06.12.2023 No. 37-NP.
Article 20
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01/20/2025 No. 61-NP; dated 02/26/2025 No. 67-NP.
1. Freedom of speech and creativity are guaranteed. Censorship is prohibited.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 12/27/2024 No. 60-NP; dated 01/20/2025 No. 61-NP; dated 02/26/2025 No. 67-NP.
2. Everyone has the right to freely receive and disseminate information in any way not prohibited by law. The list of information constituting the state secrets of the Republic of Kazakhstan is determined by law.
3. Propaganda or agitation of a violent change of the constitutional order, violation of the integrity of the Republic, undermining the security of the state, war, social, racial, national, religious, class and clan superiority, as well as the cult of cruelty and violence are not allowed.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP.
Article 21
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03.12.2024 No. 54-NP; dated 16.04.2025 No. 69-NP.
1. Everyone who is legally located on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan has the right to freely move around its territory and freely choose their place of residence, except in cases stipulated by law.
2. Everyone has the right to travel outside the Republic. Citizens of the Republic have the right to return to the Republic without hindrance.
Article 22
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 02.26.2025 No. 67-NP.
1. Everyone has the right to freedom of conscience.
2. The exercise of the right to freedom of conscience should not condition or restrict universal human and civil rights and obligations to the State.
Article 23
1. Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan have the right to freedom of association. The activities of public associations are regulated by law.
2. Chairmen and judges of the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court and other courts, chairmen and members of the Central Election Commission, the Supreme Audit Chamber of the Republic, military personnel, employees of national security agencies, law enforcement agencies should not belong to political parties, trade unions, or speak in support of any political party.
The footnote. Article 23 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 24
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03/06/2023 No. 4-NP; dated 04/08/2023 No. 8-NP; dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP; dated 07/14/2023 No. 22-NP; dated 08/31/2023 No. 26-NP; dated 08/31/2023 No. 27-NP; dated 10/27/2023 No. 34-NP; dated 12/24/2024 No. 57-NP.
1. Everyone has the right to freedom of work, free choice of occupation and profession. Forced labor is allowed only on the basis of a judicial act declaring a person guilty of committing a criminal or administrative offense, or in a state of emergency or martial law.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/08/2023 No. 8-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP.
2. Everyone has the right to work conditions that meet the requirements of safety and hygiene, to remuneration for work without any discrimination, as well as to social protection from unemployment.
3. The right to individual and collective labor disputes is recognized using the methods established by law for their resolution, including the right to strike.
4. Everyone has the right to rest. Employees under an employment contract are guaranteed statutory working hours, weekends and holidays, and paid annual leave.
The footnote. Article 24 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 25
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/19/2024 No. 41-NP.
1. The dwelling is inviolable. The deprivation of housing is not allowed, except by a court decision. Entry into a dwelling, its inspection and search are allowed only in cases and in accordance with the procedure established by law.
2. Conditions are being created in the Republic of Kazakhstan to provide citizens with housing. The categories of citizens in need of housing specified in the law are provided for an affordable fee from public housing funds in accordance with the norms established by law.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP; dated 07/11/2023 No. 20-NP; dated 06/28/2024 No. 46-NP.
Article 26
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP; dated 12/03/2024 No. 54-NP; dated 12/24/2024 No. 58-NP; dated 06/25/2025 No. 72-NP.
1. Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan may have any legally acquired property in private ownership.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP; dated 07/05/2024 No. 47-NP; dated 12/04/2024 No. 55-NP; dated 01/30/2025 No. 64-NP; dated 02/27/2025 No. 68-NP; dated 06/25/2025 No. 72-NP.
2. Property, including the right of inheritance, is guaranteed by law.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/19/2024 No. 41-NP; dated 07/05/2024 No. 47-NP; dated 12/04/2024 No. 55-NP; dated 02/27/2025 No. 68-NP.
3. No one may be deprived of his property except by a court decision. Compulsory alienation of property for state needs in exceptional cases provided for by law may be carried out on condition of equivalent compensation.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP; dated 06/13/2023 No. 19-NP; dated 04/16/2025 No. 69-NP.
4. Everyone has the right to freedom of entrepreneurial activity, the free use of their property for any legitimate entrepreneurial activity. Monopolistic activity is regulated and limited by law. Unfair competition is prohibited.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03/27/2023 No. 6-NP.
Article 27
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP; dated 02/07/2025 No. 66-NP.
1. Marriage and family, motherhood, fatherhood and childhood are protected by the State.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP; dated 02/07/2025 No. 66-NP.
2. Taking care of children and their upbringing is the natural right and duty of parents.
3. Adult able-bodied children are obliged to take care of their parents who are unable to work.
Article 28
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 24, 2025 No. 62-NP.
1. A citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan is guaranteed a minimum wage and pension, social security based on age, in case of illness, disability, loss of breadwinner and on other legal grounds.
2. Voluntary social insurance, the creation of additional forms of social security, and charity are encouraged.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06.10.2023 No. 32-NP.
Article 29
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/11/2023 No. 9-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP.
1. Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan have the right to health protection.
2. Citizens of the Republic have the right to receive free of charge the guaranteed amount of medical care prescribed by law.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP.
3. Receiving paid medical care in public and private medical institutions, as well as from persons engaged in private medical practice, is carried out on the grounds and in accordance with the procedure established by law.
Article 30
1. Citizens are guaranteed free secondary education in public educational institutions. Secondary education is mandatory.
2. A citizen has the right to receive free higher education on a competitive basis at a state higher education institution.
3. Paid education in private educational institutions is provided on the grounds and in accordance with the procedure established by law.
4. The State establishes generally binding standards of education. The activities of any educational institution must comply with these standards.
Article 31
1. The State aims to protect the environment favorable for human life and health.
2. Concealment by officials of facts and circumstances that threaten human life and health entails liability in accordance with the law.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 20, 2025 No. 61-NP.
Article 32
Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan have the right to assemble peacefully and without weapons, to hold meetings, rallies and demonstrations, marches and picketing. The exercise of this right may be restricted by law in the interests of national security, public order, health protection, and the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
Article 33
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP.
1. Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan have the right to participate in the management of state affairs directly and through their representatives, to apply personally, as well as to send individual and collective appeals to state and local government bodies.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03/06/2023 No. 4-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP.
2. Citizens of the Republic have the right to elect and be elected to state and local government bodies, as well as to participate in a national referendum.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 09/20/2023 No. 28-NP.
3. Citizens who have been declared legally incompetent by a court, as well as those held in places of deprivation of liberty by a court verdict, do not have the right to vote and be elected, or participate in a republican referendum.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03/06/2023 No. 4-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP; dated 08/31/2023 No. 26-NP; dated 08/31/2023 No. 27-NP; dated 12/26/2023 No. 38-NP; dated 12/24/2024 No. 57-NP; dated 07/18/2025 No. 74-NP; dated 08/25/2025 No. 75- NP.
4. Citizens of the Republic have an equal right to access public service. The requirements for a candidate for a civil servant position are determined only by the nature of their official duties and are established by law.
The footnote. Article 33 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication).
Article 34
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/04/2024 No. 43-NP; dated 12/27/2024 No. 59-NP; dated 08/25/2025 No. 75-NP.
1. Everyone is obliged to comply with the Constitution and legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to respect the rights, freedoms, honor and dignity of others.
2. Everyone is obliged to respect the state symbols of the Republic.
The footnote. Article 34 has been amended in Kazakh, the text in Russian is not changed by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication).
Article 35
Paying legally established taxes, fees, and other mandatory payments is everyone's duty and obligation.
Article 36
1. The protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the sacred duty and duty of every citizen of it.
2. Citizens of the Republic shall perform military service in accordance with the procedure and types established by law.
Article 37
Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan are obliged to take care of the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, to protect historical and cultural monuments.
Article 38
Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan are obliged to preserve nature and take care of natural resources.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03/27/2023 No. 5-NP; dated 05/18/2023 No. 14-NP; dated 08/31/2023 No. 27-NP; dated 06/28/2024 No. 46-NP. Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/23/2025 No. 71-NP.
Article 39
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03/06/2023 No. 4-NP; dated 06/06/2023 No. 19-NP; dated 07/14/2023 No. 21-NP; dated 10/27/2023 No. 34-NP; dated 12/24/2024 No. 57-NP; dated 12/24/2024 No. 58-NP; dated 12/27/2024 No. 60-NP; dated 01/20/2025 No. 61-NP; dated 01/24/2025 No. 62-NP; dated 02/07/2025 No. 66-NP; dated 02/26/2025 No. 67-NP; dated 06/25/2025 No. 72-NP; dated 08/25/2025 No. 75-NP.
1. Human and civil rights and freedoms may be restricted only by laws and only to the extent necessary to protect the constitutional order, protect public order, human rights and freedoms, and public health and morals.
2. Any actions capable of violating interethnic and interfaith harmony are considered unconstitutional.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/14/2023 No. 21-NP; dated 01/10/2024 No. 40-NP; dated 05/04/2024 No. 43-NP; dated 12/27/2024 No. 60-NP; dated 01/29/2025 No. 63-NP; dated 01/30/2025 No. 64-NP; dated 08/25/2025 No. 75-NP.
3. It is not allowed to restrict the rights and freedoms of citizens in any form for political reasons. In no case are the rights and freedoms provided for in articles 11, 13-15, paragraph 1 of article 16, article 17, article 19, article 22, paragraph 2 of Article 26 of the Constitution subject to restriction.
The footnote. Article 39 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Section IIIPresident
Article 40
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/08/2023 No. 7-NP.
1. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the head of state, its highest official, who determines the main directions of domestic and foreign policy of the state and represents Kazakhstan within the country and in international relations.
2. The President of the Republic is a symbol and guarantor of the unity of the people and state power, the inviolability of the Constitution, human and civil rights and freedoms.
3. The President of the Republic ensures the coordinated functioning of all branches of Government and the responsibility of government bodies to the people.
Article 41
1. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is elected in accordance with the constitutional law by adult citizens of the Republic on the basis of universal, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot for a term of seven years.
2. A citizen of the Republic by birth, at least forty years old, fluent in the state language, who has lived in Kazakhstan for the last fifteen years and has a higher education, may be elected President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Constitutional Law may establish additional requirements for candidates for President of the Republic.
3. Regular elections of the President of the Republic are held on the first Sunday of December and cannot coincide with the election of a new Parliament of the Republic.
3-1. Early presidential elections are called by a decision of the President of the Republic and are held in accordance with the procedure and terms established by the constitutional law.
4. Excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication).
5. A candidate who receives more than fifty percent of the votes cast by the voters who took part in the voting is considered elected. If none of the candidates has received the specified number of votes, a repeat vote is held, in which the two candidates who have received the most votes participate. The candidate who receives the most votes of the voters who took part in the voting is considered elected.
The footnote. Article 41 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 21.05.2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 02.02.2011 No. 403-IV (effective from the date of its first official publication); from 03/10/2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); dated 09/17/2022 No. 142-VII (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 42
1. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan takes office from the moment of taking the following oath to the people: "I solemnly swear to faithfully serve the people of Kazakhstan, strictly follow the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan, guarantee the rights and freedoms of citizens, and faithfully fulfill the high duties of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan entrusted to me."
2. The oath is taken on the second Wednesday of January in a solemn ceremony in the presence of members of Parliament, judges of the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, as well as former Presidents of the Republic. In the case provided for in Article 48 of the Constitution, the person who assumed the powers of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall take the oath within one month from the date of assuming the powers of the President of the Republic.
3. The powers of the President of the Republic shall terminate upon the assumption of office of the newly elected President of the Republic, as well as in the event of the early release or dismissal of the President from office or his death. All former Presidents of the Republic, except those who have been removed from office, have the title of ex-President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
4. Excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication).
5. The same person may not be elected President of the Republic more than once.
The footnote. Article 42 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 21.05.2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 08.06.2022 (effective from 08.06.2022); dated 17.09.2022 No. 142-VII (effective from effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 43
1. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is not entitled to be a deputy of a representative body, to hold other paid positions and to carry out entrepreneurial activities.
2. Excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication).
3. For the period of exercising his powers, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan must not be a member of a political party.
4. Close relatives of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan are not entitled to hold positions of political civil servants, heads of quasi-public sector entities.
The footnote. Article 43 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 44
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
1) addresses the annual message to the people of Kazakhstan on the situation in the country and the main directions of the Republic's domestic and foreign policy;
2) appoints regular and extraordinary elections to the Parliament of the Republic and its Chambers; convenes the first session of Parliament and takes the oath of its deputies to the people of Kazakhstan; convenes an extraordinary session of Parliament; signs a law submitted by Parliament within one month, promulgates the law or returns the law or its individual articles for reconsideration and voting;
3) after consultations with the factions of the political parties represented in the Mazhilis of Parliament, submits to the Mazhilis for approval the candidacy of the Prime Minister of the Republic; appoints the Prime Minister of the Republic with the consent of the Mazhilis of Parliament; dismisses the Prime Minister of the Republic; determines the structure of the Government on the proposal of the Prime Minister; on the proposal of the Prime Minister -The Minister, proposed after consultations with the Mazhilis of Parliament, appoints members of the Government.; Independently appoints Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Internal Affairs; dismisses members of the Government; takes the oath of office of members of the Government; and, if necessary, chairs Government meetings on particularly important issues.;
4) appoints, with the consent of the Senate of Parliament, the Chairman of the Constitutional Court, the Chairman of the National Bank, the Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, the Prosecutor General and the Chairman of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan; dismisses them from their posts.;
5) form, abolish and reorganize state bodies directly subordinate and accountable to the President of the Republic, appoint and dismiss their heads.;
6) appoints and recalls the heads of diplomatic missions of the Republic;
7) appoints the Chairman and two members of the Central Election Commission, the Chairman and two members of the Supreme Audit Chamber for a period of five years.;
8) excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); 9) excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication);
10) decides on holding a republican referendum;
10-1) in the interests of protecting human and civil rights and freedoms, ensuring national security, sovereignty and integrity of the state, send an appeal to the Constitutional Court to review a law or other legal act that has entered into force for compliance with the Constitution of the Republic, to give an opinion in the case provided for in paragraph 3 of Article 91 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
11) conducts negotiations and signs international treaties of the Republic; signs instruments of ratification; accepts credentials and letters of recall from diplomatic and other representatives of foreign states accredited to him;
12) is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic, appoints and dismisses the supreme command of the Armed Forces;
13) awards state awards of the Republic, assigns honorary, higher military and other ranks, class ranks, diplomatic ranks, qualification classes;
14) resolves issues of citizenship of the Republic, granting political asylum;
15) grants pardons to citizens;
16) in the event that the democratic institutions, independence and territorial integrity, political stability of the Republic, and the security of its citizens are under serious and immediate threat and the normal functioning of the constitutional bodies of the State is disrupted, after official consultations with the Prime Minister and the Chairmen of the Chambers of the Parliament of the Republic, take measures dictated by these circumstances, including the introduction of and in certain areas of the state of emergency, the use of the Armed Forces of the Republic, with immediate notification to the Parliament of the Republic;
17) in the event of aggression against the Republic or an immediate external threat to its security, martial law is imposed on the entire territory of the Republic or in its individual localities, partial or general mobilization is announced and the Parliament of the Republic is immediately informed about it.;
18) forms a subordinate State Security Service;
19) appoints and dismisses the State Adviser of the Republic of Kazakhstan, determines his status and powers; forms the Administration of the President of the Republic;
20) form the Security Council and other consultative and advisory bodies, as well as the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the Supreme Judicial Council;
21) exercise other powers in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the Republic.
The footnote. Article 44 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 21.05.2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); from 06/08/2022 (for the procedure of implementation, see art.3).
Article 45
1. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the basis of and in pursuance of the Constitution and laws, issues decrees and orders that are binding on the entire territory of the Republic.
2. Excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication).
3. Acts of Parliament signed by the President of the Republic, as well as acts of the President issued on the initiative of the Government, are preliminarily signed by the Chairman of each of the Chambers of Parliament or the Prime Minister, respectively, who are legally responsible for the legality of these acts.
The footnote. Article 45 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 46
1. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, his honor and dignity are inviolable.
2. Provision, maintenance and protection of the President of the Republic and his family are carried out at the expense of the State.
3. The provisions of this Article shall apply to the ex-Presidents of the Republic.
4. Excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022). The footnote. Article 46 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 47
1. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan may be prematurely dismissed from office if he is unable to carry out his duties due to illness. In this case, the Parliament shall form a commission consisting of an equal number of deputies from each Chamber and specialists in the relevant fields of medicine. The decision on early release is made at a joint session of the Chambers of Parliament by a majority of at least three-quarters of the total number of deputies of each Chamber based on the conclusion of the commission and the conclusion of the Constitutional Court on compliance with the established constitutional procedures.
2. The President of the Republic is responsible for actions committed in the performance of his duties only in the event of high treason and may be dismissed from office by Parliament for this. The decision to bring charges and investigate them may be taken by a majority of the total number of deputies of the Mazhilis on the initiative of at least one third of its deputies. The investigation of the charges is organized by the Senate, and its results are submitted by a majority vote of the total number of Senate deputies to a joint session of the Chambers of Parliament. The final decision on this issue is made at a joint session of the Chambers of Parliament by a majority of at least three-quarters of the total number of votes of the deputies of each Chamber, subject to the opinion of the Supreme Court on the validity of the charges and the opinion of the Constitutional Court on compliance with established constitutional procedures. Failure to make a final decision within two months from the date of the indictment entails the recognition of the charges against the President of the Republic rejected. The rejection of the accusation of the President of the Republic of committing high treason at any stage entails the early termination of the powers of the deputies of the Mazhilis who initiated the consideration of this issue.
3. The issue of the dismissal of the President of the Republic from office may not be initiated during the period of his consideration of the issue of early termination of the powers of the Parliament of the Republic or the Mazhilis of Parliament.
The footnote. Article 47 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 01/01/2023)
Article 48
1. In case of early release or dismissal of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as his death, the powers of the President of the Republic for the remaining term shall pass to the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament; if the Chairman of the Senate is unable to assume the powers of the President, they shall pass to the Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament; if the Chairman of the Mazhilis is unable to assume the powers of the President, they shall pass to the Prime Minister of the Republic. The person who assumed the powers of the President of the Republic resigns the powers of the Chairman of the Senate, the Chairman of the Mazhilis, and the Prime Minister, respectively. In this case, vacant government positions are filled in accordance with the procedure provided for by the Constitution.
2. A person who has assumed the powers of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the grounds and in accordance with the procedure provided for in paragraph 1 of this Article, is not entitled to initiate amendments and additions to the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The footnote. Article 48 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication).
Section IVPARLIAMENT
Article 49
1. The Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the highest representative body of the Republic exercising legislative power.
2. The powers of the Parliament begin from the moment of the opening of its first session and end with the beginning of the work of the first session of the Parliament of the new convocation.
3. The powers of Parliament may be terminated prematurely in the cases and in the manner prescribed by the Constitution.
4. The organization and activities of the Parliament and the legal status of its deputies are determined by a constitutional law.
The footnote. Article 49 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 50
1. The Parliament consists of two Chambers: the Senate and the Mazhilis, which operate on a permanent basis.
2. The Senate is formed by deputies representing, in accordance with the procedure established by the constitutional law, two people from each region, city of republican significance and the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Ten deputies of the Senate are appointed by the President of the Republic, five of whom are appointed on the proposal of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan.
3. The Mazhilis consists of ninety-eight deputies elected in accordance with the procedure established by the constitutional law under the mixed electoral system.: according to the system of proportional representation in the territory of a single national electoral district, as well as in single-mandate territorial electoral districts.
4. A Member of Parliament may not be a member of both Chambers at the same time.
5. The term of office of the deputies of the Senate is six years, the term of office of the deputies of the Mazhilis is five years.
The footnote. Article 50 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 21.05.2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 08.06.2022 (effective from 08.06.2022).
Article 51
1. Deputies of the Mazhilis are elected on the basis of universal, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot. Regular elections of deputies of the Mazhilis are held no later than two months before the end of the term of office of the current convocation of Parliament.
2. Deputies of the Senate are elected on the basis of indirect suffrage by secret ballot. Half of the elected deputies of the Senate are re-elected every three years. At the same time, their regular elections are held no later than two months before the end of their term of office.
3. Early elections of deputies of the Parliament or the Mazhilis of Parliament are held within two months from the date of early termination of the powers of the Parliament or the Mazhilis of Parliament, respectively.
4. A member of Parliament may be a person who holds citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan and has permanently resided in its territory for the last ten years. A deputy of the Senate may be a person who has reached the age of thirty, has a university degree and at least five years of work experience, and has permanently resided in the territory of the relevant region, city of republican significance, or capital of the Republic for at least three years. A person who has reached the age of twenty-five may be a deputy of the Mazhilis.
5. Elections of deputies of the Parliament of the Republic are regulated by the constitutional law.
6. A member of Parliament takes the oath of office to the people of Kazakhstan.
The footnote. Article 51 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 21.05.2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 08.06.2022 (effective from 08.06.2022).
Article 52
1. Excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication).
2. Members of Parliament are required to participate in its work. Voting in Parliament is carried out by a deputy only in person. The absence of a deputy without valid reasons at meetings of Chambers and their bodies more than three times, as well as the transfer of voting rights, entails the application of penalties established by law to the deputy.
3. A member of Parliament may not be a member of another representative body, hold other paid positions other than teaching, scientific or other creative activities, engage in entrepreneurial activities, or be a member of the governing body or supervisory board of a commercial organization. Violation of this rule entails termination of the deputy's powers.
4. During his term of office, a Member of Parliament may not be arrested, brought before a court, or prosecuted without the consent of the relevant Chamber, except in cases of arrest at the scene of a crime or the commission of serious crimes.
5. The powers of a member of Parliament shall be terminated in cases of resignation, death, recognition of a deputy as legally incompetent, deceased or missing, and other cases provided for by the Constitution and constitutional law.
A member of Parliament is deprived of his mandate when:
1) his departure for permanent residence outside Kazakhstan;
2) entry into legal force in respect of his conviction by the court;
3) loss of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
A deputy of the Mazhilis of Parliament is deprived of his mandate when:
1) withdrawal or exclusion of a deputy from a political party from which, in accordance with the constitutional law, he was elected on the basis of a party list;
2) termination of the activities of a political party from which, in accordance with the constitutional law, a deputy was elected on the basis of a party list;
3) recall by voters, in accordance with the procedure established by the constitutional law, of a deputy elected in a single-mandate territorial electoral district.
The powers of the appointed deputies of the Senate of Parliament may be terminated prematurely by decision of the President of the Republic.
The powers of deputies of the Parliament and the Mazhilis of the Parliament are terminated in cases of dissolution of the Parliament or the Mazhilis of the Parliament, respectively.
6. The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan is responsible for the preparation of issues related to the application of penalties to deputies, their compliance with the requirements of paragraph 3 of this Article, the rules of parliamentary ethics, as well as the termination of the powers of deputies and the deprivation of their powers and parliamentary immunity.
The footnote. Article 52 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 21.05.2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 08.06.2022 (effective from 08.06.2022).
Article 53
Parliament at a joint session of the Chambers:
1) introduces amendments and additions to the Constitution on the proposal of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
1-1) adopts constitutional laws;
1-2) conducts repeated discussion and voting on constitutional laws or articles of the constitutional law that have raised objections from the President of the Republic, within one month from the date of sending objections. Failure to comply with this deadline means accepting the President's objections. If the Parliament, by a three-quarters majority of the total number of deputies of each Chamber, overcomes the objections of the President, the President signs the constitutional law within one month. If the President's objections are not overcome, the constitutional law is considered to have been rejected or adopted in the wording proposed by the President.;
2) approves the reports of the Government and the Supreme Audit Chamber on the execution of the republican budget. Failure by Parliament to approve the Government's report on the implementation of the republican budget means that Parliament expresses a vote of no confidence in the Government.;
3) excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication);
4) resolves issues of war and peace;
5) adopt, on the proposal of the President of the Republic, a decision on the use of the Armed Forces of the Republic to fulfill international obligations to maintain peace and security;
6) hears the annual messages of the Constitutional Court on the state of constitutional legality in the Republic;
7) form joint commissions of the Chambers, elect and dismiss their chairmen, and hear reports on the activities of the commissions;
8) exercise other powers assigned to the Parliament by the Constitution.
The footnote. Article 53 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03/10/2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); dated 06/08/2022 (for the procedure of entry into force, see art. 3).
Article 54
1. The Parliament adopts laws in a separate session of the Chambers by sequentially considering issues first in the Mazhilis and then in the Senate, including:
1) approves the republican budget, introduces amendments and additions to it;
2) establishes and cancels state taxes and fees;
3) establishes the procedure for resolving issues of the administrative and territorial structure of Kazakhstan;
4) establishes state awards, establishes honorary, military and other ranks, class ranks, diplomatic ranks of the Republic, defines the state symbols of the Republic;
5) decides on issues of government loans and the provision of economic and other assistance by the Republic;
6) resolves issues of amnesty;
7) ratifies and denounces the international treaties of the Republic.
2. The Parliament in a separate session of the Chambers by sequentially considering issues first in the Mazhilis and then in the Senate.:
1) discusses reports on the implementation of the republican budget;
2) holds a second discussion and vote on the laws or articles of the law that have raised objections from the President of the Republic, within one month from the date of sending objections. Failure to comply with this deadline means accepting the President's objections. If the Mazhilis and the Senate, by a two-thirds majority of the total number of deputies of each Chamber, overcome the objections of the President, the President shall sign the law within one month. If the President's objections are not overcome by at least one of the Chambers, the law is considered rejected or adopted in the wording proposed by the President.;
3) takes the initiative to call a national referendum.
The footnote. Article 54 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 01.01.2023).
Article 55
The exclusive jurisdiction of the Senate includes:
1) election and dismissal of the Chairman of the Supreme Court and judges of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan upon the proposal of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, taking their oath of office;
1-1) upon the proposal of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, election to office for a period of five years and dismissal from office of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) giving consent to the appointment by the President of the Republic of the Chairman of the Constitutional Court, the Chairman of the National Bank, the Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, the Prosecutor General, the Chairman of the National Security Committee of the Republic;
3) deprivation of the immunity of the Prosecutor General, the Chairman and judges of the Supreme Court of the Republic, the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
4) excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication);
5) performing the functions of the Parliament of the Republic for the adoption of constitutional laws and laws during the temporary absence of the Mazhilis caused by the early termination of its powers;
6) exercise of other powers assigned by the Constitution to the Senate of Parliament.
The footnote. Article 55 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 03/10/2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 56
1. The exclusive jurisdiction of the Mazhilis includes:
1) adoption of draft constitutional laws and laws submitted to Parliament for consideration;
2) by a majority vote of the total number of deputies of the Chamber, giving consent to the President of the Republic to appoint the Prime Minister of the Republic;
3) the announcement of the next election of the President of the Republic;
3-1) hearing twice a year the report of the Chairman of the Supreme Audit Chamber;
4) exercise of other powers assigned by the Constitution to the Mazhilis of Parliament.
2. The Mazhilis, by a majority vote of the total number of deputies of the Mazhilis, on the initiative of at least one fifth of the total number of deputies of the Mazhilis, has the right to express a vote of no confidence in the Government.
The footnote. Article 56 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (for the procedure of entry into force, see art. 3).
Article 57
Each of the Chambers of Parliament is independent, without the participation of the other Chamber:
1) appoints three judges of the Constitutional Court; appoints two members of the Central Election Commission and three members of the Supreme Audit Chamber for a five-year term.;
2) delegate half of the members of the commission formed by the Parliament in the case provided for in paragraph 1 of Article 47 of the Constitution.;
3) elects half of the members of the joint commissions of the Chambers;
4) terminates the powers of the deputies of the Chambers, and also, upon the recommendation of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, resolves the issues of depriving the deputies of the Chambers of their immunity.;
5) holds Parliamentary hearings on issues within its competence;
6) has the right, on the initiative of at least one third of the total number of deputies of the Chamber, to hear reports from members of the Government of the Republic on their activities. Based on the results of hearing the report, the Chamber may, by a majority of at least two thirds of the total number of deputies, adopt an appeal to the President of the Republic to dismiss a member of the Government in case of non-compliance with the laws of the Republic. In this case, the President of the Republic shall dismiss a member of the Government.;
7) forms the coordinating and working bodies of the Chambers;
8) adopt regulations for its activities and other decisions on issues related to the organization and internal regulations of the Chamber.
The footnote. Article 57 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 21.05.2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); from 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 58
1. The Chambers are headed by chairmen elected by the Senate and the Mazhilis from among their deputies who are fluent in the state language by secret ballot by a majority vote of the total number of deputies of the Chambers. A candidate for the position of Chairman of the Senate is nominated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Candidates for the position of Chairman of the Mazhilis are nominated by the deputies of the Chamber.
2. The Chairmen of the Chambers may be recalled from office, and may also resign if a majority of the total number of deputies of the Chambers voted in favor.
3. Chairmen of the Houses of Parliament:
1) convene meetings of the Chambers and preside over them;
2) provide general guidance on the preparation of issues submitted to the Chambers for consideration;
3) submit to the Chambers candidates for election to the positions of Deputy Chairmen of the Chambers;
4) ensure compliance with the rules of procedure in the activities of the Chambers;
5) manage the activities of the coordinating bodies of the Chambers;
6) sign acts issued by the Chambers;
7) submit to the Chambers candidates for appointment to the positions of judges of the Constitutional Court, members of the Central Election Commission, the Supreme Audit Chamber;
8) perform other duties assigned to them by the Rules of Procedure of the Parliament.
4. Chairman of the Mazhilis:
1) opens Parliamentary sessions;
2) convenes regular joint sessions of the Chambers, and presides over regular and extraordinary joint sessions of the Chambers.
5. The Chairmen of the Chambers issue orders on matters within their competence.
The footnote. Article 58 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 59
1. The session of the Parliament takes the form of joint and separate sessions of its Chambers.
2. The first session of the Parliament is convened by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan no later than thirty days from the date of publication of the election results.
3. Regular parliamentary sessions are held once a year, starting from the first working day of September and ending on the last working day of June.
4. A session of Parliament is usually opened by the President of the Republic and closed at joint sessions of the Senate and the Mazhilis. During the period between sessions of Parliament, the President of the Republic may, on his own initiative, on the proposal of the Chairmen of the Chambers or at least one third of the total number of deputies of Parliament, convene an extraordinary session of Parliament. Only the issues that served as the basis for its convocation can be considered at it.
5. Joint and separate sessions of the Chambers shall be held subject to the presence of at least two thirds of the total number of deputies of each Chamber.
6. Joint and separate sessions of the Chambers are open. In cases stipulated by the rules of procedure, closed meetings may be held. The President of the Republic, the Prime Minister and members of the Government, the Chairman of the National Bank, the Prosecutor General, and the Chairman of the National Security Committee have the right to attend any meetings and be heard.
The footnote. Article 59 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication).
Article 60
1. The Chambers shall form standing Committees, the number of which shall not exceed seven in each Chamber.
2. To resolve issues related to the joint activities of the Chambers, the Senate and the Mazhilis have the right to form joint commissions on a parity basis.
3. Committees and commissions shall issue resolutions on issues within their competence.
4. The procedure for the formation, powers and organization of the activities of committees and commissions are determined by law.
Article 61
1. The right of legislative initiative belongs to the President of the Republic, members of Parliament, and the Government and is implemented exclusively in the Mazhilis.
2. The President of the Republic has the right to determine the priority of consideration of draft laws, which means that the relevant bills must be adopted as a matter of priority within two months.
Draft laws introduced as a legislative initiative by the Government of the Republic in order to promptly respond to conditions that threaten the life and health of the population, the constitutional order, the protection of public order, and the economic security of the country are subject to consideration by Parliament immediately at a joint session of its Chambers.
3. The Parliament has the right to issue laws that regulate the most important public relations, establish fundamental principles and norms concerning:
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 24, 2024 No. 58-NP.
1) legal personality of individuals and legal entities, civil rights and freedoms, obligations and responsibilities of individuals and legal entities;
2) the regime of ownership and other proprietary rights;
3) the basics of the organization and activities of state and local government bodies, state and military service;
4) taxation, establishment of fees and other mandatory payments;
5) the republican budget;
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 24, 2024 No. 58-NP.
6) issues of the judicial system and judicial proceedings;
7) Education, health and social security;
8) privatisation of enterprises and their property;
9) Environmental protection;
10) the administrative-territorial structure of the Republic;
11) ensuring the defense and security of the state.
All other relations are regulated by bylaws.
If the draft laws provided for in the second part of paragraph 2 of this Article are submitted to Parliament, the Government of the Republic has the right to adopt, under its own responsibility, temporary normative legal acts having the force of law on the issues specified in the first part of this paragraph, which are valid until the laws adopted by Parliament come into force or until the laws are not adopted by Parliament.
4. A law adopted by a majority vote of the total number of deputies of the Mazhilis is submitted to the Senate, where it is considered for no more than sixty days.
The Mazhilis has the right to reject the draft law as a whole by a majority vote of the total number of deputies. The rejected bill is considered rejected and returned to the initiator.
The Mazhilis has the right to reject the draft law as a whole by a majority vote of the total number of deputies. The rejected bill is considered rejected and returned to the initiator.
A law approved by a majority vote of the total number of Senate deputies is submitted to the President for signature within ten days. If the Senate does not approve the law as a whole or its individual articles, the law is returned to the Mazhilis. At the same time, the Senate has the right to propose to the Mazhilis a new version of certain articles of the law.
If the Senate has not taken a decision within sixty days, the law is submitted to the President for signature.
5. If the Mazhilis, by a majority vote of the total number of deputies, agrees with the wording of certain articles of the law proposed by the Senate, the law is considered to have been adopted by the Mazhilis in a new version and approved by the Senate and submitted to the President for signature within ten days.
If the Mazhilis, by the same majority, objects to the wording of certain articles of the law proposed by the Senate, as well as if the Senate has not approved the law as a whole, disagreements between the Chambers are resolved through conciliation procedures.
The wording of the law developed by the conciliation commission is subject to consideration by the Mazhilis and the Senate in accordance with the procedure established by paragraph 4 of this Article.
In cases where the Mazhilis, by a majority vote of the total number of deputies of the Chamber, has not adopted the law in the wording proposed by the conciliation commission, the Mazhilis shall re-vote on the law in the previously adopted version.
If, in a repeat vote, the Mazhilis confirms the earlier decision by a two-thirds majority of the total number of deputies of the Chamber, the law is submitted to the President for signature within ten days.
If the law does not receive the specified majority of votes of the deputies of the Mazhilis, the law is considered rejected and returned to the initiator.
5-1. Excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 01/01/2023).
6. Draft laws providing for a reduction in government revenues or an increase in government spending may be introduced only if there is a positive opinion from the Government of the Republic. Such an opinion is not required for draft legislative acts submitted to the Mazhilis of Parliament as a legislative initiative of the President of the Republic.
7. In connection with the non-acceptance of the draft law submitted by the Government, the Prime Minister has the right to raise the issue of confidence in the Government at a joint meeting of the Chambers of Parliament. A vote on this issue is held no earlier than forty-eight hours after the issue of confidence is raised. If the motion for a vote of no confidence does not receive a majority of votes from the total number of deputies of each Chamber, the draft law is considered adopted without a vote. However, the Government may not exercise this right more than twice a year.
The footnote. Article 61 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 03/10/2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 01/01/2023).
Article 62
1. The Parliament shall adopt legislative acts in the form of laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan, resolutions of the Parliament, resolutions of the Senate and the Mazhilis, which are binding on the entire territory of the Republic.
2. The laws of the Republic come into force after they are signed by the President of the Republic.
3. Amendments and additions to the Constitution shall be introduced by a majority of at least three-quarters of the total number of deputies of each Chamber.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.01.2023 No. 2.
4. Constitutional laws are adopted on issues stipulated by the Constitution by a majority of at least two thirds of the total number of deputies of each Chamber.
5. Laws are adopted by the Mazhilis and approved by the Senate by a majority vote of the total number of deputies of the Chambers, unless otherwise provided by the Constitution.
Resolutions of the Parliament and its Chambers are adopted by a majority vote of the total number of deputies of the Chambers, unless otherwise provided by the Constitution.
6. Holding at least two readings on amendments and additions to the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on draft constitutional laws is mandatory.
7. The laws of the Republic, resolutions of the Parliament and its Chambers must not contradict the Constitution. The resolutions of the Parliament and its Chambers should not contradict the laws.
8. The procedure for the development, presentation, discussion, enactment and publication of legislative and other normative legal acts of the Republic is regulated by a special law and regulations of the Parliament and its Chambers.
The footnote. Article 62 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 01/01/2023).
Article 63
1. The President of the Republic, after consultations with the Chairmen of the Chambers of Parliament and the Prime Minister, may dissolve Parliament or the Mazhilis of Parliament.
2. The Parliament and the Mazhilis of Parliament may not be dissolved during a state of emergency or martial law, during the last six months of the President's term, or within one year after the previous dissolution.
The footnote. Article 63 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication).
Section V Government
Article 64
1. The Government exercises the executive power of the Republic of Kazakhstan, heads the system of executive bodies and manages their activities.
2. The Government is a collegial body and in its activities is responsible to the President of the Republic and the Parliament.
3. Members of the Government are accountable to the Chambers of Parliament in the case provided for in subparagraph 6) of Article 57 of the Constitution.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/08/2023 No. 7-NP.
4. The competence, organization and activities of the Government are determined by the constitutional law.
The footnote. Article 64 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 03/10/2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 65
1. The Government is formed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the manner prescribed by the Constitution.
2. Proposals on the structure and composition of the Government are submitted to the President of the Republic by the Prime Minister of the Republic within ten days after the appointment of the Prime Minister.
3. Members of the Government take the oath of office to the people and the President of Kazakhstan.
Article 66
Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/08/2023 No. 7-NP.
1) develops the main directions of the socio-economic policy of the state, its defense, security, and public order, and organizes their implementation; approves state programs in coordination with the President of the Republic, and ensures their implementation;
2) submits to Parliament the republican budget and the report on its execution, ensures the execution of the budget;
3) submits draft laws to the Mazhilis and ensures the enforcement of laws;
4) organizes the management of state property;
5) develops measures for the implementation of the Republic's foreign policy;
6) directs the activities of ministries, state committees, and other central and local executive bodies;
7) repeals or suspends, in whole or in part, the validity of acts of ministries, state committees, and other central and local executive bodies of the Republic;
8) excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); 9) excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication);
9-1) in coordination with the President of the Republic, approves a unified system of financing and remuneration of employees for all bodies maintained at the expense of the state budget.;
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/08/2023 No. 7-NP.
10) performs other functions assigned to him by the Constitution, laws and acts of the President.
The footnote. Article 66 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 67
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
1) organizes and directs the activities of the Government, is personally responsible for its work;
2) excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication);
3) signs Government resolutions;
4) reports to the President and Parliament on the main activities of the Government and on all its important decisions;
5) performs other functions related to the organization and management of Government activities.
The footnote. Article 67 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 03/10/2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 68
1. Members of the Government are independent in decision-making within their competence and are personally responsible to the Prime Minister of the Republic for the work of their subordinate state bodies. A member of the Government who does not agree with the Government's policy or does not implement it resigns or is subject to dismissal from his post.
2. Members of the Government may not be deputies of a representative body, hold paid positions other than teaching, scientific or other creative activities, engage in entrepreneurial activities, or be members of the governing body or supervisory board of a commercial organization, except in cases where this is their official duties in accordance with the law.
The footnote. Article 68 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 21.05.2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication).
Article 69
1. The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan issues resolutions on issues within its competence that are binding on the entire territory of the Republic.
2. The Prime Minister of the Republic issues orders that are binding on the entire territory of the Republic.
3. Government resolutions and orders of the Prime Minister must not contradict the Constitution, legislative acts, decrees and orders of the President of the Republic.
Article 70
1. The Government resigns its powers to the newly elected Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic.
2. The Government and any of its members have the right to announce their resignation to the President of the Republic if they consider it impossible to continue exercising their functions.
3. The Government announces its resignation to the President of the Republic in the event of a vote of no confidence in the Government expressed by the Mazhilis of Parliament or Parliament.
4. The President of the Republic shall consider accepting or rejecting the resignation within ten days.
5. Accepting a resignation means the termination of the powers of the Government or its corresponding member. Accepting the resignation of the Prime Minister means the termination of the powers of the entire Government.
6. If the resignation of the Government or its member is rejected, the President entrusts him with the further exercise of his duties.
7. The President of the Republic has the right, on his own initiative, to decide on the termination of the powers of the Government and to dismiss any member of it. The dismissal of the Prime Minister means the termination of the powers of the entire Government.
The footnote. Article 70 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 03/10/2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Section Viconstitutional Court
The footnote. The title of section VI is as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 71
1. The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan consists of eleven judges, including the Chairman, whose powers last for eight years.
The same person may not be appointed a judge of the Constitutional Court more than once.
2. The Chairman of the Constitutional Court is appointed by the President of the Republic with the consent of the Senate of Parliament.
3. Four judges of the Constitutional Court are appointed by the President of the Republic, and three judges of the Constitutional Court are appointed by the Senate and the Mazhilis, respectively.
The Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Court is appointed by the President of the Republic on the proposal of the Chairman of the Constitutional Court from among the judges of the Constitutional Court.
4. The position of a judge of the Constitutional Court is incompatible with a deputy's mandate, holding other paid positions other than teaching, scientific or other creative activities, carrying out entrepreneurial activities, and joining the governing body or supervisory board of a commercial organization.
5. During their term of office, judges of the Constitutional Court may not be arrested, brought before a court, or held criminally liable without the consent of Parliament, except in cases of arrest at the scene of a crime or the commission of serious crimes.
6. The organization and activities of the Constitutional Court are regulated by the constitutional law.
The footnote. Article 71 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022); as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 09/17/2022 No. 142-VII (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 72
1. The Constitutional Court at the request of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Chairman of the Senate, the Chairman of the Mazhilis, at least one fifth of the total number of deputies of Parliament, the Prime Minister:
1) decides, in the event of a dispute, on the correctness of holding elections of the President of the Republic, deputies of Parliament and holding a republican referendum;
2) before signing by the President, it examines the laws adopted by the Parliament for their compliance with the Constitution of the Republic;
2-1) considers resolutions adopted by the Parliament and its Chambers for compliance with the Constitution of the Republic;
3) review, prior to ratification, the international treaties of the Republic for compliance with their Constitution;
4) gives an official interpretation of the norms of the Constitution;
5) gives opinions in the cases provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 47 of the Constitution.
2. The Constitutional Court considers appeals from the President of the Republic in the cases provided for in subparagraph 10-1) of Article 44 of the Constitution, as well as appeals from courts in the cases established by Article 78 of the Constitution.
3. The Constitutional Court, upon appeals from citizens, examines for compliance with the Constitution of the Republic the normative legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan directly affecting their rights and freedoms enshrined in the Constitution.
The procedure and conditions for citizens to apply to the Constitutional Court are determined by the constitutional law.
4. Upon the appeals of the Prosecutor General of the Republic, the Constitutional Court shall consider the issues specified in subitems 3) and 4) of paragraph 1 of this Article, as well as regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan for their compliance with the Constitution of the Republic.
5. The Constitutional Court, upon the appeals of the Commissioner for Human Rights, examines for compliance with the Constitution of the Republic the normative legal acts affecting the rights and freedoms of man and citizen enshrined in the Constitution.
The footnote. Article 72 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 03/10/2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 01/01/2023).
Article 73
1. In the case of an appeal to the Constitutional Court on the issues specified in subparagraph 1) of paragraph 1 of Article 72 of the Constitution, the inauguration of the President, registration of elected members of Parliament or summing up the results of the republican referendum are suspended.
2. In the case of an appeal to the Constitutional Court on the issues specified in subitems 2) and 3) of paragraph 1 of Article 72 of the Constitution, the deadline for signing or ratifying the relevant acts is suspended.
3. The Constitutional Court issues its decision within the time limits established by the constitutional law.
4. Excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication). The footnote. Article 73 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); dated 08.06.2022 (effective from 01.01.2023):
Article 74
1. Laws and international treaties deemed inconsistent with the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan may not be signed or, accordingly, ratified and put into effect.
2. Laws and other legal acts and their individual provisions, recognized as unconstitutional, including infringing on the rights and freedoms of man and citizen enshrined in the Constitution, are repealed and are not subject to application from the date of the decision of the Constitutional Court or from the date set by it.
3. Decisions of the Constitutional Court come into force from the date of their adoption, are generally binding throughout the territory of the Republic, final and are not subject to appeal.
The footnote. Article 74 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 03/10/2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 01/01/2023).
Section Viicudes and justice. The Prosecutor's Office. Commissioner for Human Rights
The footnote. The title of Section VII is as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022). Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/16/2023 No. 13-NP.
Article 75
1. Justice in the Republic of Kazakhstan is administered only by the court.
2. Judicial power is exercised through civil, criminal and other forms of legal proceedings established by law. In cases stipulated by law, criminal proceedings are conducted with the participation of jurors.
3. The courts of the Republic are the Supreme Court of the Republic, local and other courts of the Republic established by law.
4. The judicial system of the Republic is established by the Constitution of the Republic and the constitutional law. The establishment of special and extraordinary courts under any name is not allowed.
The footnote. Article 75 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 21.05.2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication). Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/11/2023 No. 20-NP; dated 10/06/2023 No. 32-NP; dated 12/24/2024 No. 56-NP.
Article 76
1. Judicial power is exercised on behalf of the Republic of Kazakhstan and has as its purpose the protection of the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of citizens and organizations, ensuring the implementation of the Constitution, laws, other normative legal acts, international treaties of the Republic.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/22/2023 No. 16-NP.
2. Judicial power extends to all cases and disputes arising on the basis of the Constitution, laws, other normative legal acts, and international treaties of the Republic.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/14/2023 No. 23-NP.
3. Decisions, verdicts and other court rulings are binding throughout the Republic.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/16/2023 No. 13-NP.
Article 77
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06.12.2023 No. 36-NP.
1. A judge is independent in the administration of justice and is subject only to the Constitution and the law.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06.12.2023 No. 36-NP.
2. Any interference with the activities of the court in the administration of justice is unacceptable and entails liability under the law. Judges are not accountable for specific cases.
3. When applying the law, a judge should be guided by the following principles::
1) a person is considered innocent of committing a crime until his guilt is recognized by a court verdict that has entered into legal force.;
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/14/2023 No. 23-NP; dated 11/16/2023 No. 35-NP; dated 01/10/2024 No. 40-NP.
2) no one may be subjected to repeated criminal or administrative liability for the same offense.;
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/22/2023 No. 16-NP; dated 05/29/2024 No. 45-NP; dated 10/9/2024 No. 52-NP.
3) the jurisdiction provided for by law may not be changed by anyone without his consent.;
4) everyone has the right to be heard in court;
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 08/31/2023 No. 26-NP; dated 12/27/2024 No. 59-NP.
5) laws that establish or strengthen responsibility, impose new responsibilities on citizens or worsen their situation are not retroactive. If, after the commission of an offence, the responsibility for it is abolished or mitigated by law, the new law applies.;
6) the accused is not obliged to prove his innocence;
7) no one is obliged to testify against himself, his spouse and close relatives, whose circle is determined by law. Clergymen are not required to testify against those who confided in them in confession;
8) any doubts about the guilt of a person are interpreted in favor of the accused;
9) evidence obtained by illegal means has no legal force. No one can be convicted solely on the basis of his own confession.;
10) the application of the criminal law by analogy is not allowed.
4. The principles of justice established by the Constitution are common and uniform for all courts and judges of the Republic.
Note. See regulatory rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.01.2024 No. 40-NP; dated 27.12.2024 No. 59-NP.
Article 78
Courts have no right to apply laws and other normative legal acts that infringe on the rights and freedoms of a person and citizen enshrined in the Constitution. If the court finds that a law or other normative legal act to be applied infringes on the rights and freedoms of a person and citizen enshrined in the Constitution, it is obliged to suspend the proceedings and apply to the Constitutional Court with a motion declaring this act unconstitutional.
The footnote. Article 78 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 01/01/2023).
Article 79
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/29/2024 No. 45-NP.
1. The courts shall consist of permanent judges, whose independence is protected by the Constitution and the law. The powers of a judge may be terminated or suspended solely on the grounds established by law.
2. A judge may not be arrested, brought before a court, or brought to criminal responsibility without the consent of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan based on the conclusion of the Supreme Judicial Council of the Republic, or in the case established by subparagraph 3) of Article 55 of the Constitution, without the consent of the Senate, except in cases of on-site detention. crimes or the commission of serious crimes.
3. The requirements for judges of the courts of the Republic are determined by the constitutional law.
4. The position of a judge is incompatible with a deputy's mandate, with holding a paid position other than teaching, scientific or other creative activities, carrying out entrepreneurial activities, or joining the governing body or supervisory board of a commercial organization.
The footnote. Article 79 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 80
Courts are financed and judges are provided with housing at the expense of the republican budget and should ensure the possibility of full and independent administration of justice.
Article 81
The Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the highest judicial body in civil, criminal and other matters within the jurisdiction of local and other courts, and in cases provided for by law, it examines court cases within its jurisdiction and provides clarifications on judicial practice.
The footnote. Article 81 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 82
1. The Chairman and judges of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan are elected by the Senate on the proposal of the President of the Republic, based on the recommendation of the Supreme Judicial Council.
2. The chairmen and judges of local and other courts are appointed by the President of the Republic on the recommendation of the Supreme Judicial Council.
3. Judicial boards may be established in courts in accordance with the constitutional law. The procedure for granting powers to the chairmen of judicial boards is determined by the constitutional law.
4. The Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council is appointed by the President of the Republic with the consent of the Senate of Parliament.
5. The status, the procedure for forming the composition and the organization of the work of the Supreme Judicial Council are determined by law.
The footnote. Article 82 - as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 83
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/29/2024 No. 45-NP.
1. The Prosecutor's Office, on behalf of the State, exercises, within the limits and forms established by law, supreme supervision over the observance of legality in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, represents the interests of the State in court and carries out criminal prosecution on behalf of the State.
Note. See the regulatory resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/20/2023 No. 24-NP.
2. The Prosecutor's Office of the Republic shall form a single centralized system with subordinate prosecutors subordinate to the higher ones and the Prosecutor General of the Republic. She exercises her powers independently of other State bodies and officials and is accountable only to the President of the Republic.
3. During his term of office, the Prosecutor General of the Republic may not be arrested, brought before a court, or prosecuted without the consent of the Senate, except in cases of arrest at the scene of a crime or the commission of serious crimes. The term of office of the Prosecutor General is five years.
4. The competence, organization and procedure of the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic are determined by the constitutional law.
The footnote. Article 83 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03/10/2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 83-1
1. The Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan promotes the restoration of violated human and civil rights and freedoms, promotes the promotion of human and civil rights and freedoms.
2. In exercising his/her powers, the Commissioner for Human Rights is independent and unaccountable to government agencies and officials.
3. During his term of office, the Commissioner for Human Rights may not be arrested, brought before a court, or prosecuted without the consent of the Senate, except in cases of arrest at the scene of a crime or the commission of serious crimes.
4. The legal status and organization of the activities of the Commissioner for Human Rights are determined by the constitutional law.
The footnote. The Constitution was supplemented by Article 83-1 in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 84
The footnote. Article 84 was deleted by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication).
Section VIII Local government and self-government
Article 85
Local government is carried out by local representative and executive bodies, which are responsible for the state of affairs in the relevant territory.
Article 86
1. Local representative bodies - maslikhats - express the will of the population of the relevant administrative-territorial units and, taking into account national interests, determine the measures necessary for its implementation and monitor their implementation.
2. Maslikhats are elected by the population on the basis of universal, equal, direct suffrage by secret ballot for a term of five years.
3. A citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan who has reached the age of twenty may be elected a deputy of the Maslikhat. A citizen of the Republic may be a deputy of only one maslikhat.
4. Maslikhats are responsible for:
1) approval of plans, economic and social programs for the development of the territory, the local budget and reports on their implementation;
2) resolving issues of local administrative and territorial structure within their jurisdiction;
3) consideration of reports of the heads of local executive bodies on issues referred by law to the competence of the maslikhat;
4) formation of permanent commissions and other working bodies of the maslikhat, hearing reports on their activities, resolving other issues related to the organization of the maslikhat's work;
5) exercising other powers in accordance with the legislation of the Republic to ensure the rights and legitimate interests of citizens.
5. The powers of the maslikhat are terminated prematurely by the President of the Republic after consultations with the Prime Minister and the Chairmen of the Chambers of Parliament, as well as if the Maslikhat decides to dissolve itself.
6. The competence of maslikhats, the procedure for their organization and activities, and the legal status of their deputies shall be established by law.
The footnote. Article 86 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 03/10/2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 87
1. Local executive bodies are part of the unified system of executive bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, ensure the implementation of a national policy of executive power in combination with the interests and needs of the development of the relevant territory.
2. The jurisdiction of local executive bodies includes:
1) development of plans, economic and social programs for the development of the territory, the local budget and ensuring their implementation;
2) management of communal property;
3) appointment and dismissal of heads of local executive bodies, resolution of other issues related to the organization of the work of local executive bodies;
4) exercising, in the interests of local government, other powers assigned to local executive bodies by the legislation of the Republic.
3. The local executive body is headed by the akim of the relevant administrative-territorial unit, who is a representative of the President and the Government of the Republic.
4. Akims of regions, cities of republican significance and the capital are appointed by the President of the Republic with the consent of deputies of maslikhats located on the territory of the region, or deputies of maslikhats of cities of republican significance and the capital, respectively.
The President of the Republic proposes at least two candidates, which are to be voted on. The candidate who receives the most votes of the deputies of the maslikhats who took part in the voting is considered to have received consent.
Akims of other administrative-territorial units are appointed or elected to office, as well as dismissed from office in accordance with the procedure established by law. The President of the Republic has the right, at his discretion, to dismiss the akims of regions, cities of republican significance and the capital.
5. At the initiative of at least one fifth of the total number of Maslikhat deputies, the issue of expressing a vote of no confidence in the mayor may be raised. In this case, the maslikhat, by a majority vote of the total number of its deputies, has the right to express no confidence in the akim and raise the issue of his dismissal from office, respectively, before the President of the Republic in respect of akims of regions, cities of republican significance and the capital, or a higher akim in respect of akims of other administrative-territorial units. The powers of the akims of regions, cities of republican significance and the capital are terminated upon the assumption of office of the newly elected President of the Republic.
6. The competence of local executive bodies, the organization and procedure of their activities are established by law.
The footnote. Article 87 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 21.05.2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); from 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 88
1. Maslikhats make decisions on matters within their competence, and akims make decisions and orders that are binding on the territory of the relevant administrative-territorial unit.
2. Draft decisions of maslikhats envisaging a reduction in local budget revenues or an increase in local budget expenditures can be submitted for consideration only if there is a positive opinion from the akim.
3. Decisions of maslikhats that do not comply with the Constitution and legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan may be overturned in court.
4. Decisions and orders of akims may be revoked, respectively, by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan or a higher akim, as well as by judicial procedure.
The footnote. Article 88 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
Article 89
1. In the Republic of Kazakhstan, local self-government is recognized, which ensures the independent resolution of local issues by the population.
2. Local self-government is carried out by the population directly, as well as through maslikhats and other local self-government bodies in local communities covering territories where population groups live compactly.
Local self-government bodies may be delegated the exercise of State functions in accordance with the law.
3. The organization and activities of local self-government in Kazakhstan are regulated by law.
4. The independence of local self-government bodies is guaranteed within the limits of their powers established by law.
The footnote. Article 89 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication).
Section IX Final and transitional provisions
Article 90
1. The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan adopted at the republican referendum shall enter into force from the date of the official publication of the results of the referendum with the simultaneous termination of the previously adopted Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2. The day of adoption of the Constitution at the republican referendum is declared a state holiday - Constitution Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Article 91
1. Amendments and additions to the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan may be introduced by a republican referendum held by a decision of the President of the Republic, adopted by him on his own initiative, proposed by Parliament or the Government. The draft amendments and additions to the Constitution are not submitted to a national referendum if the President decides to submit it to Parliament for consideration. The Parliament's decision is taken in this case in accordance with the procedure established by the Constitution. If the President of the Republic rejects the Parliament's proposal to submit amendments and additions to the Constitution to a national referendum, the Parliament has the right, by a majority of at least four fifths of the total number of deputies of each Chamber of Parliament, to adopt a law on introducing these amendments and additions to the Constitution. In this case, the President of the Republic signs this law or submits it to a republican referendum, which is considered valid if more than half of the citizens of the Republic who have the right to participate in the republican referendum participated in the voting. Amendments and additions to the Constitution submitted to a national referendum are considered adopted if more than half of the citizens who took part in the voting voted for them in at least two thirds of the regions, cities of republican significance and the capital.
2. The Constitution establishes the independence of the State, the unitarity and territorial integrity of the Republic, the form of its government, the fundamental principles of the Republic's activities, the provisions that the President of the Republic is elected for a term of seven years and the same person cannot be elected President of the Republic more than once, are unchanged.
3. Amendments and additions to the Constitution of the Republic shall be submitted to a republican referendum or to the Parliament of the Republic for consideration if there is a conclusion of the Constitutional Court on their compliance with the requirements established by paragraph 2 of this Article.
The footnote. Article 91 as amended by the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication); dated 21.05.2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication); dated 10.03.2017 No. 51-VI (effective from the date of its first official publication); from 06/08/2022 (for the procedure of entry into force, see art. 3); dated 09/17/2022 No. 142-VII (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 92
1. Constitutional laws must be adopted within one year from the date of entry into force of the Constitution. If the laws called constitutional in the Constitution, or acts having the force of such, were adopted by the time it entered into force, they are brought into line with the Constitution and are considered constitutional laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2. Other laws mentioned in the Constitution must be adopted in the manner and within the time limits determined by the Parliament, but not later than two years from the date of entry into force of the Constitution.
3. Decrees of the President of the Republic issued during the term of his exercise of additional powers in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 10, 1993 "On the temporary delegation of additional powers to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and heads of local administrations" and having the force of law may be amended, supplemented or cancelled only in the manner prescribed for amendment, addition or the repeal of the laws of the Republic. Decrees of the President of the Republic issued during the term of his additional powers on issues stipulated in paragraphs 12-15, 18 and 20 of Article 64 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, adopted on January 28, 1993, are not subject to approval by the Parliament of the Republic.
4. The legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in force at the time of entry into force of the Constitution is applied to the extent that it does not contradict it, and within two years from the date of adoption of the Constitution must be brought into line with it.
Article 93
In order to implement article 7 of the Constitution, the Government, local representative and executive bodies are obliged to create all necessary organizational, material and technical conditions for the free and free mastery of the state language by all citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with a special law.
Article 94
1. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, elected in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in force at the time of entry into force of the Constitution, acquires the powers of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan established by it and exercises them during the period established by the decision adopted at the republican referendum on April 29, 1995. With the consent of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the current term of office of the President of the Republic may be shortened by a resolution of the Parliament of the Republic adopted at a joint session of its Chambers by a majority vote of the total number of deputies of each Chamber. In this case, the Mazhilis of the Parliament appoints the election of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan within one month. The President of the Republic, elected following the results of these elections, takes the oath of office within one month from the date of publication of the election results and exercises his powers until the President of the Republic, elected at the next presidential election, which must be held after seven years on the first Sunday of December.
2. The Vice-President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, elected in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in force at the time of entry into force of the Constitution, retains his powers until the expiration of the term for which he was elected.
The footnote. Article 94 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication).
Article 94-1
The provision of paragraph 1 of Article 41 of the Constitution, which defines the term of office of the President of the Republic, applies to the person who will be elected President of the Republic following the results of the presidential elections held in connection with the expiration of the seven-year term of office of the President of the Republic, elected on December 4, 2005.
The footnote. The Constitution is supplemented by Article 94-1 in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/21/2007 No. 254-III (effective from the date of its official publication).
Article 94-2
The provision of paragraph 5 of Article 42 of the Constitution applies to persons elected President of the Republic following the results of the presidential elections held after the entry into force of this provision of the Constitution.
The footnote. The Constitution is supplemented by Article 94-2 in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 17.09.2022 No. 142-VII (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Article 95
1. One half of the deputies of the Senate of the first convocation are elected for a term of four years, the other half of the deputies - for a term of two years in accordance with the procedure established by the constitutional law.
2. The provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the election of deputies of the Mazhilis of Parliament on the basis of party lists shall apply starting from the election of deputies of the Mazhilis of Parliament of the second convocation.
The footnote. Article 95 as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07.10.1998 No. 284-I (effective from the date of its publication).
Article 96
From the date of entry into force of the Constitution, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Kazakhstan acquires the rights, duties and responsibilities of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan established by it.
Article 97
The first composition of the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan is formed as follows: the President of the Republic, the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament and the Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament appoint one of the members of the Constitutional Council for a term of three years, and one of the members of the Constitutional Council for a term of six years, the Chairman of the Constitutional Council is appointed by the President of the Republic for a term of six years.
Article 98
1. The bodies of justice and investigation provided for by the Constitution are formed in accordance with the procedure and within the time limits provided for by the relevant laws. Prior to their formation, the existing judicial and investigative bodies retain their powers.
2. Judges of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Arbitration Court, local courts of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall retain their powers until the formation of courts provided for by the Constitution. Vacant judicial positions are filled in accordance with the procedure established by the Constitution.
Article 99
1. Until the formation of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Audit Chamber, the Chairmen and members of the Constitutional Council and the Accounts Committee for Control over the Execution of the Republican Budget shall retain their powers.
Prior to the formation of the Constitutional Court, the functions of the Constitutional Court provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 72 of the Constitution are performed by the Constitutional Council.
2. Normative resolutions of the Constitutional Council shall be applied to the extent that they do not contradict the Constitution, until they are reviewed by the Constitutional Court.
3. The provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the formation of Chambers of Parliament shall apply starting from the election of deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the eighth convocation.
The footnote. The Constitution was supplemented by Article 99 in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 06/08/2022 (effective from 06/08/2022).
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