News about Law
Tokayev instructs the government and NSC on migration issues
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting at the Prosecutor General’s Office, where he emphasized the importance of full
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
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
Kurultai deputies will be able to dismiss ministers
Tengrinews.kz — Deputies of Kazakhstan’s new Parliament — the Kurultai — may be granted the right to initiate reports from ministers and demand
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
“May I ask you something?”: street harassment cases rise in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan has recorded a record number of cases related to harassment in public places. In 2025, authorities registered 115.9
21 January 2026
Tokayev orders revisions to the Tax Code: 'This is not sacred scripture'
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed the government to make adjustments to Kazakhstan’s new Tax Code. He made the
20 January 2026
'A crude and barbaric crime': Tokayev on bride kidnappings in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Speaking at the 5th session of the National Kurultai in Kyzylorda, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commented on cases of bride
20 January 2026
New law comes into force in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – The new law “On Artificial Intelligence” has come into force in Kazakhstan. Sixty days have passed since it was signed, and
19 January 2026
Tokayev signs law on banks
Tengrinews.kz – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the law on banks, according to Akorda’s press service.
16 January 2026
Kazakhstanis to find it easier to validate diplomas in China, South Korea and other countries
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Senate has approved a law that simplifies the recognition of higher education diplomas in countries of the Asia-Pacific
15 January 2026
Kazakhstan to amend election law
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s election law is going to be amended. To this end, MPs will be selected to a special commission of the two chambers
14 January 2026
More than 6,000 Kazakhstanis fined under new Administrative Code article
Tengrinews.kz – Since March 2025, more than 6,000 Kazakhstanis have been held administratively liable under a new article of the Code of Administrative
13 January 2026
Kazakhstan signs Digital Code
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has officially signed the Digital Code, according to the presidential press service Akorda.
09 January 2026
Kazakhstan bans LGBT propaganda as Tokayev signs law
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a law introducing restrictions on the dissemination of what is defined as LGBT propaganda
30 December 2025
Kazakhstan adopts new banking law
Tengrinews.kz — The Mazhilis has adopted the draft law “On Banks and Banking Activities” and accompanying amendments, taking into account the
29 December 2025
National Security Committee receives some functions of the AI Ministry
Tengrinews.kz – The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan (KNB) has been granted certain functions and powers previously held by the Ministry
26 December 2025
Preserving historical and cultural heritage: Tokayev signs law
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a law on the protection of historical and cultural heritage, citing the press service
26 December 2025
Tokayev signs law on administrative justice
Tengrinews.kz — The President has signed a law introducing amendments and additions to certain legislative acts on matters of administrative
18 December 2025
“Foreign messengers do not comply with the law”: lawmakers call for tighter regulation
Tengrinews.kz – Foreign messaging platforms operating in Kazakhstan pose risks to personal data security, distort fair competition and fail
17 December 2025
