On August 23, Kazakhstan will hold its first elections
for deputies of the Kurultai, a new unicameral parliament. A total of 545
candidates representing seven political parties are vying for 145 seats. The
election comes after the new Constitution entered into force and marks a
practical step in shaping an updated system of legislative governance.
According to political analyst and public administration researcher Abdulla
Tokenov, the Basic Law has consolidated Kazakhstan’s consistent political
reforms.
«First and foremost, this involves the creation of new
political institutions, including a unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, the
introduction of the post of Vice President, and the creation of the People’s
Council. The Council will serve as a new consultative and advisory body with
the right to initiate legislation. One of the key changes is the new unicameral
Kurultai. Unlike the previous bicameral system, deputies will now be unified in
a single chamber. This will give the legislature, and Parliament as a whole, a
stronger and more influential role in the decision-making process,» noted political scientist and public administration
researcher Abdulla Tokenov.
The principles enshrined in the new Constitution are aligned with international standards and strengthen the system of human rights protection in Kazakhstan, as stated by Nurgazy Anuarbekov, an expert at the Kazakhstan Institute of Public Development. He also highlighted the role of the Khalyk Kenesi (People’s Council), which has been granted the right to initiate draft laws for consideration by the Kurultai.
«The new Constitution contains extensive provisions
aimed at protecting citizens’ rights, with a much stronger emphasis on the
protection of human rights and freedoms. It is also important to note that the
Basic Law incorporates norms of international law. In other words, our
Constitution takes into account international standards and norms established
under international law,» said Nurgazy
Anuarbekov, expert at the Kazakhstan Institute of Public Development.
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