Artur Lastayev spoke at International Ombudsman Conference in Ankara

Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan Artur Lastayev participated in International Ombudsman Conference «The future of human rights in the XXI century» that was held on January 11-12 in Ankara (Turkey).

The platform gathered speakers from 30 countries of the world such as Azerbaijan, Italy, Qatar, Mongolia, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, South Africa and other states of Eastern Europe, South Asia and West Africa. Turkish President Recep Erdogan and Chief Turkish Ombudsman Sheref Malkoc were welcoming participants of the Conference.

Within the framework of the conference Kazakhstani Ombudsman held bilateral negotiations and consultative meetings on issues of cooperation in promoting human rights values with Ombudsmen of Turkey, the Russian Federation and a number of other countries.

During panel discussion Kazakhstani Ombudsman informed foreign colleagues about situation in the field of human rights in the country and National Human Rights Institute’s activities. Ombudsman told in details about constitutional reform that further lead to the adoption of Constitutional laws «On the Commissioner for Human Rights», «On the Prosecutor's Office», «On the Constitutional Court», which provides new opportunities for citizens to restore violated rights and prevent similar violations.

In addition, Mr. Lastayev focused on the high-tech solutions taken to prevent human rights violations in places of temporary isolation from society. In particular, continuous video surveillance and badges for prison staff is installed in all penitentiary institutions, the introduction of electronic terminals for filling appeals to supervising authorities without censorship of the prison administration, online court sessions, meetings with lawyers and NPM participants, visits with relatives as well as remote control over the clients of the probation service.

«Further digitalization plans include the introduction in places of detention of e-government services», - Artur Lastayev shared his plans.

In conclusion, Artur Lastayev noted the importance of further cooperation in a multilateral format as well as within the framework of the Turkic States’ Ombudsman Association. Also, he expressed openness to exchange views and best practices in the field of human rights.

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