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The validity of a license to practice as an advocate may be suspended in the cases and in accordance with the procedure established by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Advocacy and Qualified Legal Assistance.”

Such cases include, in particular:

• an advocate holding a position in public service;

• exercising certain parliamentary powers;

• performing compulsory military service;

• voluntary suspension of advocacy at the advocate's own request;

• other grounds provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Depending on the grounds for suspension, the license is suspended for the period established by law.

The procedure for suspending and resuming the validity of a license is determined by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The current grounds and conditions for license suspension are set out in Article 43 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Advocacy and Qualified Legal Assistance.”