Discussing the Features of the European Model of Constitutional Justice in the Constitutional Court

The Constitutional Court, with support from the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Kazakhstan, organized a seminar on "Constitutional Complaints and Access to Constitutional Justice" within the framework of the TAIEX INTPA program, inviting international speakers.

The event was attended by judges of the Constitutional Court and members of its staff, as well as representatives of various governmental entities, including the Parliament, the Presidential Administration, the Supreme Court, the Prosecutor General's Office, and state bodies. Additionally, professionals from the legal and academic communities were in attendance.

Elvira Azimova, President of the Constitutional Court, opening the event, noted the importance of the seminar in order to study the experience of European countries in the field of ensuring the supremacy of the Constitution and protection of human rights, as well as to establish successful cooperation in this sphere. She emphasized the special role of the co-organizers, including the European Union and the TAIEX program, as well as guest speakers from Spain, Czech Republic and Poland.
Presenting the context of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union, she referred to previous joint activities, including international conferences and seminars, and expressed hope for further fruitful cooperation.

The Ambassador of the European Union to Kazakhstan, Kestutis Jankauskas, extended his acknowledgment and support for Kazakhstan's endeavors in advancing its legal system and safeguarding human rights, underlining the significance of such gatherings within this context.
Following the ambassador's speech, presentations were delivered by a judge from the Court of Justice of the European Union, a representative from the Office of the Prime Minister of Poland, the Chief of Staff of the Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic, and a consultant to the Council of Europe and judicial adviser to the Ministry of Justice of Spain.
Throughout the seminar, participants engaged in discussions surrounding pertinent issues in constitutional justice, exchanging perspectives on the potential application of the accumulated experiences of EU countries within Kazakhstan.