In Kazakhstan, the issue of protecting fundamental human rights remains one of the main aspects of the development of a legal state.

The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan declares a person, his life, rights and freedoms as high values, and the state assumes the duty of protecting them. However, in practice, the protection of rights faces a number of problems related to objective and subjective factors.

The basis of human rights protection is the Constitution, which enshrines basic rights and freedoms such as the right to life, liberty, inviolability of personality, freedom of speech, conscience, labor and social rights.

Kazakhstan is also a member of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, as well as the prohibition against torture. is a party to many international treaties in the field of human rights, including the Convention against This imposes certain obligations on the state to bring the national legislation into line with international standards.

One of the main mechanisms for the protection of human rights in Kazakhstan is the judicial system. However, the issues of independence of courts and access to justice remain relevant. Despite the ongoing reforms, the judicial system faces certain problems that hinder the effective protection of citizens' rights.

In addition to the judicial system, the country has an institution of human rights representative (Ombudsman), which is designed to consider complaints of citizens regarding violations of their rights. The Institute was established to monitor the observance of human rights and freedoms, as well as to review citizens' complaints in case of violations.

The Human Rights Commissioner is empowered to interact with state bodies, conduct inspections, make recommendations, and assist in the restoration of justice. The ombudsman also participates in the development of legal projects aimed at improving the law enforcement system and actively interacts with international organizations. In addition, in the Republic of Kazakhstan, there are law enforcement organizations engaged in monitoring the observance of human rights, providing legal assistance and educating the public in this field. Public law enforcement organizations monitor the observance of rights and freedoms, provide legal education, provide legal assistance and protect the interests of various groups of people. Their activity contributes to the strengthening of civil society and increasing the legal literacy of the population.

Law enforcement agencies, like the prosecutor's office, are also engaged in the protection of citizens' rights, monitor compliance with the law, and can prosecute those guilty of violations. In the prosecutor's office, there is a direction dealing with the protection of social and economic rights, which allows citizens to request support in case of harm to their interests.

International cooperation also plays an important role in the development of the country's law enforcement system. Kazakhstan interacts with the United Nations, the OSCE, the International Committee of the Red Cross and other organizations, which makes it possible to introduce best practices in the protection of human rights. The state regularly submits reports on the implementation of international obligations in the field of human rights and improves its legal framework in accordance with the recommendations of the world community.

Thus, Kazakhstan creates a comprehensive system of human rights protection, which includes state institutions, the judicial system, international mechanisms and the activities of civil society. Improvement of these mechanisms is aimed at ensuring justice, equality and legal protection of every citizen.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ombudsman-almaty/press/news/details/961550?lang=kk