Kazakhstan President Signs Landmark Legislation on Domestic Violence - The Times Of Central Asia
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On April 15, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed into law amendments and additions passed by Kazakhstan’s parliament on April 11 on legislative acts and

On April 15, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed into law amendments and additions passed by Kazakhstan’s parliament on April 11 on legislative acts and

  • @entropicshart
    2•25 days ago

    That is a lot of words, seems like the main points are:

    • Restoration of criminal liability for minor health harm and battery, with potential fines or up to two years’ imprisonment.
    • Reclassification of beating as a criminal offense, punishable by up to 50 days in jail.
    • Tougher stance on torture, with acts of extreme cruelty now punishable by up to seven years’ imprisonment.
    • Enhanced measures against domestic violence, including isolation orders and a specialized police unit.
    • Life imprisonment for severe crimes against minors, such as murder, rape, or sexual assault.
    • Introduction of criminal liability for sexual harassment of individuals under 16.
    • Increased sentences for child abduction and illegal deprivation of minors’ liberty.
    • No reconciliation exemption for crimes against minors, aiming to protect victims from returning to abusive situations.
    • New regulations to combat minor suicides, bullying, and cyber-bullying, with parental accountability for young perpetrators.
    • Establishment of support systems, including a call center for family issues and Family Support Centers, with mandatory psychological assistance for offenders.

    Overall seems like it is adding a lot of great things; hopefully without any loopholes