The President received the Commissioner for Human Rights Elvira Azimova
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was informed about the results of the activities of the Commissioner for Human Rights for 2021, including the measures taken to assist in the restoration of citizens' rights.
Elvira Azimova reported to the Head of State on the issues of human rights protection at the pre-trial investigation stage, including in the context of the January events. The President was presented with proposals to improve legislation on the activities of law enforcement agencies, the protection of human rights in a state of emergency, and the expansion of the mandate of the jury.
In the context of the President's initiative to grant the Commissioner for Human Rights the right to appeal to the Constitutional Court, the Ombudsman informed about the recommendations of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe. This initiative was announced by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in a recent Address to the people of Kazakhstan.
Elvira Azimova presented the proposals being developed for the second package of measures in the field of human rights.
Following the meeting, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev gave several instructions aimed at ensuring effective protection of citizens' rights. The President noted the need for close cooperation with the Prosecutor General's Office and wide public awareness of the results of the investigation.