Kazakhstan's contributions to crime prevention and criminal justice showcased in Vienna

Vienna, 2024, 5-6 December - Kazakhstan's significant progress in law enforcement were presented at the joint session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.

Mr. Yeldos Zhumaxanov, Head of the Department of the Judicial Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the city of Astana, spoke at length about the ongoing efforts to refine national legislation and improve the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in the Republic of Kazakhstan, noting the development of the country's penitentiary system, including the reduction of the prison population, the rehabilitation and reintegration of citizens returning from conflict zones, as well as the reduction of the recidivism rate of persons on probation.

The Kazakh side also took the opportunity to highlight the achievements of state policy in the field of combating drug-related crime, as well as the adoption of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan «On Combating Human Trafficking». The Kazakh speaker also thanked the UN Office on Drugs and Crime and donor countries for their invaluable financial and expert assistance in solving the tasks set.

In light of Kazakhstan's election to the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice for the period 2025-2027, Yeldos Zhumaxanov assured the participants of our country's commitment to contribute constructively to the work of the Commission, drawing on our national experience.