THE MEETING OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND ADVISORY COUNCIL UNDER THE CONSTITUTIONAL COUNCIL

On May 20, 2021, online meeting of the Scientific Advisory Council under the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held.

The meeting discussed issues of the constitutional and legal status of the Astana International Financial Center and the practice of its implementation.

The Chairman of the Constitutional Council Kairat Mami noted that the creation of the Astana International Financial Center based on the infrastructure of ASTANA EXPO 2017 with a special status was carried out in implementation of the Plan of the Nation “100 Concrete Steps”. To launch this important project, the Constitution was amended to provide the necessary legal basis for formation of the Center’ infrastructure.

The Governor of the AIFC Kairat Kelimbetov made a report, who noted that the special legal regime of the financial center based on the principles of English law, the establishment of an independent judicial system with its own jurisdiction, the international arbitration center and other measures are aimed at creating a favorable investment climate in the country.

During the meeting, information was provided on the activities of the Court, the International Arbitration Centre, the Academy of Law, the Expat Centre and the internal ecosystem of the AIFC.

The participants also discussed the draft annual address of the Constitutional Council on the constitutional legality in the country, which was presented by the member of the Constitutional Council, head of the working group Rahmet Mukashev.

The announcement of the address of the Council is expected at a joint meeting of the Chambers of Parliament in June this year. It will propose specific measures to further strengthen the guarantees of constitutional human rights and strengthen the principles of the rule of law in the country.

The meeting was attended by members of the Constitutional Council, members of the Scientific Advisory Council, representatives of the Astana International Financial Center, Chambers of Parliament, the General Prosecutor's Office, the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Justice, the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms, the Institute of Legislation and Legal Information and other organizations.