Constitutional control bodies from Central Asia and Europe discussed issues of constitutional justice

Judge of the Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan Asan Yeskendirov participated in the International Conference "Constitution as the Basis for Building Democratic Legal State" that was attended by representatives of constitutional control bodies from Central Asian and European countries, the Venice Commission, the European Union and international organizations.

Participants exchanged views and shared experiences on issues of constitutional justice, the rule of law and the importance of informational and educational work in promoting constitutionalism in society by considering current realities and challenges. President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov welcomed the participants of the conference via videoconference, stressed the relevance of the discussion of the topics raised, and wished success and productive work.

Yeskendirov informed his colleagues about the results of constitutional reforms in the country that aimed to strengthen the protection of citizens' fundamental rights, as well as the activities of the Constitutional Court since the beginning of 2023. Additionally, participants were informed about the Message on the State of Constitutional Legality in the Republic of Kazakhstan for the past five months. In his speech, the Judge emphasized that the Constitutional Court attaches great importance to increase citizens' legal awareness regarding the procedure of appealing to the constitutional control body. He also highlighted the importance of organizing joint dialogue platforms to exchange best practices in the field of constitutional justice.