Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Inter-Agency Commission on Crime Prevention under the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meeting focused on embedding the principle of “Law and Order” to ensure high-quality and prompt implementation of the norms of the Constitution adopted by referendum, El.kz cites primeminister.kz.
“The Head of State signed the Law ‘On Crime Prevention’ at the end of last year, which expanded the list of entities involved in crime prevention and the composition of the Inter-Agency Commission on Crime Prevention. The Constitution adopted by nationwide referendum enshrines the principle of ‘Law and Order’ as one of its fundamental provisions. This principle is aimed at strengthening the rule of law, ensuring public safety, and maintaining ‘zero tolerance’ toward offenses. One of the key legislative innovations is the involvement of all state bodies, citizens, and local communities in crime prevention efforts. This is our common task,”Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov emphasized.
The Head of Government noted that the future activities of the Inter-Agency Commission will be focused on implementing and reinforcing the constitutional principle of “Law and Order”.
Minister of Internal Affairs Yerzhan Sadenov reported on the implementation of the Concept for Ensuring Public Safety in Partnership with Society, developed on the instruction of the Head of State. Comments were also provided by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balaeva, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Finance Madi Takiyev, and the akims of Zhambyl and Aktobe regions.
The Concept aims to consolidate the efforts of state bodies and civil society institutions in building a comprehensive system of crime prevention. Its key elements include early prevention, inter-agency cooperation, and the development of security infrastructure. As part of the corresponding Action Plan, a number of measures have already been taken:
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the introduction of new formats and improvement of legislation led to a 6% reduction in crime levels last year and a further 9% decrease in the first quarter of this year. At the same time, Minister Yerzhan Sadenov pointed out a number of issues requiring stronger action from the akimats of Aktobe, Atyrau, Zhambyl, West Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda, and Mangystau regions, as well as Abay Region. These include the construction and reconstruction of police stations, installation of automatic traffic violation recording systems, development of communication infrastructure, and others.
The Prime Minister drew attention to the failure to fulfill tasks related to strengthening the material and technical base of law enforcement agencies in several regions. Akimats were instructed to conduct a detailed analysis and ensure full implementation of all measures this year.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balaeva reported on measures to improve legal awareness among citizens. Information work is being carried out in areas such as explaining legislation, preventing offenses, and combating fraud and corruption.
The Head of Government noted positive progress in legal education and instructed the Ministry of Culture and Information, together with other interested state bodies, to further develop this work, including through targeted engagement with specific groups and the use of modern communication tools with the population.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev reported on efforts to protect citizens’ personal data. To counter cybercrime, fines in the field of information security have been increased from 100 to 1,000 MRP, and in the field of personal data protection — from 1,000 to 2,000 MRP. Biometric authentication has been introduced for operators processing restricted personal data. Requirements have also been established to prevent the transmission of unauthorized traffic (fraud), mandatory anti-fraud centers for telecom operators, and integration with the National Bank’s anti-fraud center. Regulation of SIM-card import and registration, along with other measures, has been introduced.
“Cybercriminals often use modern digital technologies more quickly than we do. More effective measures are needed to counter online fraud. I instruct the Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with interested state bodies, to submit additional proposals on mechanisms for blocking fraudulent transactions and data exchange between state bodies and banks to identify fake call centers. We must accelerate the implementation of the ‘Digital Police’ project and expand the practice of cyber-volunteering and personnel training,” the Prime Minister noted.
He also instructed to complete, in the shortest possible time, work on the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime. The meeting reviewed the work of local executive bodies on the resocialization of previously convicted persons. The Prime Minister issued several instructions in this area in connection with the upcoming amnesty.
In the sphere of domestic violence, preventive and inter-agency efforts must be strengthened. The Ministry of Healthcare was instructed to expand psychological correction programs for individuals prone to violence and improve access to crisis center services. Akimats were tasked with strengthening cooperation among all authorized bodies and considering this issue at meetings of regional commissions.
The Prime Minister emphasized that one of the priority tasks for akimats should be the construction of facilities for law enforcement agencies, including through public-private partnership mechanisms. The task of local executive bodies is to ensure safety in settlements.
Following the discussion, Olzhas Bektenov instructed the Ministry of Internal Affairs to strengthen coordination to ensure high-quality implementation of the measures outlined in the Concept for Ensuring Public Safety.