News about legislation

Experts challenge legalization effect on capital flight from Kazakhstan The upcoming property legalization in Kazakhstan has received a mixed assessment of its effectiveness for combating capital flight offshore from several experts.
25 June 2014
Kazakhstan government developing de-offshoring measures Kazakhstan's government answered an official inquiry of Ak Zhol political party by stating that a set of de-offshoring measures was being developed.
22 June 2014
No alcohol sales after 9pm in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan has banned alcohol sales between 9 p.m. and noon.
19 June 2014
Japan bans child porn possession Japan on Wednesday finally fell into line with other developed countries and made the possession of child pornography illegal.
18 June 2014
Majilis endorses Caspian security treaty Kazakhstan’s lower chamber of the parliament (Majilis) approved the draft law On Ratification of the Agreement on Security Cooperation in the Caspian Sea.
13 June 2014
OECD to examine corruption in Kazakhstan The OECD has arrived to Astana to monitor Kazakhstani legislation as a part of the Istanbul Anti-corruption Action Plan
28 May 2014
Six Moroccans jailed for 'homosexuality': NGO A Moroccan court has jailed six men for up to three years on various charges including "homosexuality", a rights group told AFP.
16 May 2014
President Nazarbayev promises better conditions for investors According to the Head of State, investors will be exempted from having to pay a corporate income tax for a 10-year period; among other things, efforts will be taken to ensure legislation stability and simplify import of foreign workforce.
06 May 2014
Stimulus package for foreign investors presented in Kazakhstan The government of Kazakhstan has prepared a comprehensive package of incentives for foreign investors.
05 May 2014
Kazakh legislation to make cadaveric donors lists classified Information on cadaveric donors in Kazakhstan will be confidential.
27 April 2014
All orphanages to close down in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan plans to introduce major changes to its orphans and disadvantaged children programs.
24 April 2014
OSCE urges Kazakhstan to reconsider restrictions on media and internet access OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović has expressed her concern over the changes in Kazakhstani legislation concerning freedom of speech and free internet access.
14 April 2014
Legislative amendments: Participation in foreign armed conflicts is criminal offence in Kazakhstan Participation in foreign armed conflicts has become a criminal offence in Kazakhstan.
27 March 2014
Rio to ban cosmetic surgery... for dogs, cats Lawmakers in Rio de Janeiro, where plastic surgery is all the rage, have approved draft legislation banning cosmetic surgery for dogs and cats.
13 March 2014
Interior Ministry mulls opening DNA laboratories throughout Kazakhstan The Ministry of Internal Affairs is planning to open DNA laboratories in Kazakhstan's regions.
07 January 2014
Ukraine to debate Tymoshenko bill to save EU deal Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday was set to debate a bill to let jailed former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko go abroad for treatment in a last-ditch attempt to save a crucial deal with the European Union.
19 November 2013
Kazakhstan to counteract propaganda of same-sex marriages and lifestyles We could consider mechanisms to fend children off information promoting same-sex marriages and to set liability for those disseminating such information: PM.
04 November 2013
Kazakhstan calls US to repeal Jackson-Vanik amendment Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov had a meeting with US Congressmen during his official visit to Washington this summer.
23 September 2013
Kazakhstan President calls to zero tolerance for crime Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev instructed the government and the Parliament to pursue zero tolerance polices and promote zero tolerance for crime in the society.
02 September 2013
Pentagon unveils new measures against sexual assaults The Pentagon announced new measures Thursday to combat sexual assault in the military but stopped short of stripping commanders of legal authority over the criminal cases as demanded by many lawmakers.
16 August 2013
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