The Commissioner for Human Rights Elvira Azimova held a briefing for the diplomatic corps on the ongoing reforms in Kazakhstan on human rights and the rule of law

The Commissioner for Human Rights Elvira Azimova held a briefing for the diplomatic corps on the ongoing reforms in Kazakhstan on human rights and the rule of law.

During the event, the activities and development prospects of the Ombudsman were highlighted. The diplomatic corps was informed about the draft law on the Ombudsman, developed by the MPs and being currently under discussion with academics, civil society representatives and experts.

The need to strengthen this institution and the adoption of a separate law was noted by the Head of State at the opening of the first session of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan of the seventh convocation on January 15, 2021 as part of the announced package of reforms in the field of human rights. E. Azimova stressed that "the decision of the Head of State to strengthen the Ombudsman's potential once again confirms the special role of this institution and understanding of its tasks."

During the briefing, E. Azimova reported on the main directions outlined by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Decree on further measures to improve legislation and practice in the field of human rights.

“For me, the most important thing is that these are not formalized measures, but concrete measures to revise practice and improve legislation, taking into account the legitimate interests of citizens, effective implementation of constitutional guarantees of human and civil rights”, said the Commissioner.

The meeting was held in a constructive manner, E. Azimova answered the questions of the Ambassadors of foreign states. Representatives of the diplomatic corps expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to get acquainted with the tasks of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan planned for the near future.