News about constitution
Religion is separate from the state: clarification proposed for the Constitution
Tengrinews.kz – During the fifth meeting of the Constitutional Commission, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Union of Lawyers Serik Akylbai proposed
30 January 2026
Commission members propose adopting new Constitution, Tokayev says
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said members of Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Commission concluded that the scale of proposed
30 January 2026
Overtime hurts birth rates: right to rest may be strengthened in the Constitution
Tengrinews.kz – Massive overtime directly affects birth rates and the demographic situation in the country. This was stated today at a meeting
27 January 2026
Tokayev proposes adding a key principle to Kazakhstan’s Constitution
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting at the Prosecutor General’s Office, where he emphasized that Kazakhstan is undergoing
26 January 2026
Kazakh citizens may be detained 'like in American movies'
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakh citizens should be informed of all their rights at the moment of detention. This proposal was voiced by Mazhilis deputy
26 January 2026
Personal data protection may be strengthened in Kazakhstan’s Constitution
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is considering constitutional amendments to explicitly protect citizens’ personal data from illegal collection, storage,
26 January 2026
Pre-trial detention period may be shortened in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is considering constitutional amendments that would reduce the maximum period of detention without a court decision
26 January 2026
How laws will be adopted in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — The new Parliament of Kazakhstan — the Kurultai — will review draft laws in three readings. This proposal was announced by Senator
26 January 2026
President Tokayev signs decree on a special commission
Tengrinews.kz – The President of Kazakhstan has signed a decree establishing a Constitutional Commission.
22 January 2026
'In essence, this is a new Constitution' - Tokayev on the working group’s proposals
Tengrinews.kz — A meeting of the working group on parliamentary reform was held in Astana with the participation of President Kassym-Jomart
19 January 2026
“There is a clear understanding of the goals and objectives”: Constitutional reform discussed for nearly six months
Tengrinews.kz — Nearly six months have passed since discussions on constitutional reform began in Kazakhstan. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
19 January 2026
Comparable to adopting a new Constitution: Tokayev on upcoming referendum
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said that 2026 will be a pivotal year for Kazakhstan, announcing that a referendum on constitutional
05 January 2026
Child’s nationality in Kazakhstan: Prosecutor’s Office explains Constitutional Court ruling
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor’s Office has clarified a recent ruling by the Constitutional Court on how a child’s nationality can
15 December 2025
Tokayev: referendum will essentially decide the issue of a new Constitution
Tengrinews.kz – “Our goal is to create a professional Parliament.” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed this view while speaking at the dialogue
28 November 2025
Tokayev: Nazarbayev’s work on the Constitution deserves recognition
Tengrinews.kz – When speaking about the Constitution, it is important to acknowledge the dedicated work of the First President, Nursultan Nazarbayev.
29 August 2025
Tokayev: Not a single social media platform is blocked in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Speaking at a scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Constitution, President Kassym-Jomart
29 August 2025
“We must go down in history as the generation of the Kazakh nation's Renaissance“ – Tokayev
Tengrinews.kz – Speaking at a scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Constitution, President Kassym-Jomart
29 August 2025
Tokayev: The Constitution now includes principles people have long asked for
Tengrinews.kz – The 2022 constitutional reform became the most substantial in the history of constitutional development in Kazakhstan. The idea
29 August 2025
Unique model of governance has formed in Kazakhstan – President Tokayev
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke at a scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Constitution
29 August 2025
Tokayev: Kazakhs are a people who have always lived by the laws of the Great Steppe
Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke at the scientific-practical conference “Constitution and Statehood: Dialogue of Law and
29 August 2025