The Head of State signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Anti-Corruption Issues" dated June 12, 2026, No. 311-VIII.

One of the key innovations of the Law will be the introduction of criminal liability not only for receiving and giving a bribe, but also for promising, offering, or demanding a bribe.

The amendments also introduce a comprehensive mechanism for preventing conflicts of interest. Civil servants and persons equated to them are prohibited from using their official powers for personal interests.

Furthermore, an obligation to declare personal interests is established, and the procedure of action in the event of a conflict of interest is defined.

The Law strengthens restrictions on the joint service of relatives and connected persons. The restrictions will apply not only to direct subordination but also to cases of indirect influence, internal control, and HR support. In particular, close relatives of a head, including nephews/nieces, brothers-in-law, and sons-in-law, will be prohibited from working within the same agency.

The circle of persons subject to anti-corruption restrictions is also being expanded. It will include employees of the quasi-public sector, as well as participants in projects funded by the budget and the National Fund.

A separate provision solidifies the operation of the "E-kyzmet" digital HR system, which provides for the transition of HR processes in government agencies and the quasi-public sector into a single digital format.

Additionally, liability for receiving unlawful remuneration in state organizations and the quasi-public sector is tightened, the administrative liability of legal entities for corruption offenses is increased, and the statute of limitations for administrative corruption offenses for individuals is extended from one year to three years.

Aside from this, restrictions for individuals who have committed corruption crimes are clarified. The lifetime employment ban will apply to positions related to the performance of state functions.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1242637?lang=ru