News about Law
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 17:10
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 16:15
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 15:53
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 15:24
“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 18:22
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 15:15
'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 13:48
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 11:34
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 13:10
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 21:31
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 12:06
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 17:49
Kazakhstan signs Digital Code
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has officially signed the Digital Code, according to the presidential press service Akorda.
09 January 18:12
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 21:33
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 11:53
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 23:19
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 22:31
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 08:42
“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 18:25
“An attack on a doctor is a stolen life”: Kazakhstan adopts criminal article to protect medical workers
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis has approved amendments to the Criminal Code in the second reading aimed at protecting healthcare workers.
17 December 2025 14:47