ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 24. Quite a few pivotal
political reforms, vital in each their substance and scope,
have been applied in Kazakhstan, State Advisor of the Republic
of Kazakhstan Erlan Karin stated at a briefing for overseas media in
Astana, Development
studies.
“Over the previous 5 years, a collection of political reforms have
been systematically and steadily applied, ensuing within the
institution of a brand new political system and the revitalization of
relations amongst varied political establishments.
Between 2019 and 2022, Kazakhstan witnessed the implementation
of 4 packages of political reforms, every initiated by the
nation’s president. These reforms, whereas numerous in nature, had been
interconnected and geared toward enhancing the effectivity of the whole
political system, fostering transparency, and reshaping the
relationship between society and the state,”he stated.
Karin famous that in this era, a complete of 20 legal guidelines had been
enacted as a part of the political reform packages.
“Key reforms included the abolition of the dying penalty and the
introduction of a brand new legislation governing the conduct of rallies.
Amendments to the legislation on political events had been additionally launched,
together with quotas on celebration lists to advertise gender and youth
illustration, fostering the event of recent societal
norms.
In 2022, a big constitutional reform was initiated,
culminating within the nation’s first-ever referendum to amend the
Structure. Nearly all of residents supported the proposed
modifications, resulting in vital revisions, together with the transition
to a presidential system the place the president serves a single 7-year
time period with out the opportunity of reelection. Moreover, the
amended Structure prohibits the president from holding
membership in any political celebration. To display his dedication to
these reforms, President Tokayev resigned from the then-ruling
Amanat celebration one month earlier than the referendum,” he concluded.
