Case Explained: Kazakhstan strengthens crime prevention framework – Legal Perspective

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 25. The Government
of Kazakhstan is strengthening its crime prevention system through
the introduction of a new Law on Crime Prevention, which provides
mechanisms for early detection and prevention of the causes of
offenses, Trend
reports via the Kazakh government.

The initiative was outlined by Deputy Minister of Internal
Affairs Igor Lepekha at a meeting of the Interdepartmental
Commission on Crime Prevention chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas
Bektenov.

According to Lepekha, the law covers a lot of ground, including
the prevention of domestic violence, child neglect, administrative
supervision of individuals released from detention facilities, and
public participation in maintaining public order.

“The law establishes an early problem-detection mechanism and
strengthens the role of commissions on juvenile affairs. Victims of
violence and bullying will be provided with social, medical, and
psychological assistance. Regional authorized bodies for the
protection of children’s rights will be established at the local
level,” Lepekha said.

He also noted that mobile teams for early detection of domestic
violence will operate under local administrations. Family Support
Centers will be responsible for coordination, victim registration,
and the provision of social, legal, and psychological assistance,
with the involvement of NGOs and crisis centers.

In addressing repeat offenses, the focus will be placed on
resocialization. Measures include simplifying documentation
procedures, developing incentives for employers hiring individuals
with criminal records, expanding social adaptation centers, and
increasing access to vocational education in correctional
facilities.

Lepekha drove home that state bodies and local authorities have
been instructed to ensure the timely and effective implementation
of the law, adopt relevant bylaws and interaction mechanisms, and
conduct public awareness campaigns on all legislative
novelties.

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