Address of the Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dembaev B.B. in accordance with Article 31 of the Law "On the Prosecutor's Office"

DEAR CITIZENS!

On social networks, individuals spread false reports that allegedly the akimats of the cities of Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Shymkent, Aktobe, Aktau and Zhanaozen agreed to hold May 1 this year. rallies regarding military operations in Ukraine.

This information is not true.

On this day, in the central squares of settlements, akimats plan to hold only cultural events dedicated to the celebration of the “Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan”.

In addition, please note that the procedure for organizing and holding rallies is regulated by the Law “On the procedure for organizing and holding peaceful assemblies in the Republic of Kazakhstan” (hereinafter referred to as the Law), which was adopted on May 25, 2020.

A notification procedure is provided for organizing and holding meetings, rallies and pickets.

However, the organizers did not submit relevant notifications to local executive bodies about the organization and holding of peaceful assemblies in the above cities, or they were denied approval.

Thus, peaceful assemblies organized in accordance with this Law, as of May 1 this year. not provided.

Accordingly, the organization and participation in rallies held in violation of the Law (paragraph 3 of Article 3) is illegal and entails administrative liability under Article 488 of the Code of Administrative Offenses up to 25 days of arrest.

If these actions are accompanied by causing significant harm to the rights and legitimate interests of citizens, organizations, society or the state, criminal liability arises under Article 400 of the Criminal Code, which provides for punishment in the form of a fine or correctional labor in the amount of up to 200 MCI or community service for a period up to 200 hours or arrest for up to 50 days.

The Prosecutor General's Office calls on citizens to strictly comply with the norms of the current legislation, not to succumb to provocations and to refrain from participating in illegal actions.

Law enforcement agencies will stop any offenses that encroach on the established order, public safety, as well as take measures provided by law to prevent them.