Abstract
The relationship between the concepts of “law” and “legislation” is a key issue in jurisprudence. Their interpretations vary across legal systems, which impacts their application in national legislation and law enforcement. Given the presence of various legal conflicts and discrepancies in the interpretation of legal norms in Kazakhstan, this issue is particularly pressing. This article examines the philosophical and legal differences between law and statute, their role in Kazakhstani jurisprudence, and analyzes domestic and international approaches, the influence of constitutional norms, and judicial practice. Particular attention is paid to conflicts between positive law and legal principles and ways to resolve them. Practical approaches to understanding these two categories are examined both in Kazakhstan and internationally. It is concluded that law and statute are not identical concepts, as statute, as a formal expression of law, does not always reflect its fundamental principles. The need to improve legislation and law enforcement practices to harmonize law and order in Kazakhstan, as well as to integrate international legal standards and take into account the experience of foreign countries in this area to strengthen the protection of citizens’ rights and freedoms, is emphasized.