The Combat Against the Torture in Kazakhstan: Trends, Challenges and Prospects

KazISS under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan", Slyamzhar Akhmetzharov

2021

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Abstract

This paper describes the rising global challenge of torture and its application to Kazakhstani penitentiary system. In doing so, author presents the institutional and legal frameworks for combating the torture practices in Kazakhstan. Also, the tendencies of the investigation processes are described as well as the relationships between the law-enforcement bodies are outlined. On top of that the influence and involvement of the civil society organizations on handling the torture practices are indicated. Last, but not least author proposes the possible policy recommendations for solving and minimizing the torture related practices within Kazakhstani penitentiary system. doi.org/10.52536/KS/vol_82_issue_2_A5