Kazakhstan: Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 5, 2022 No. 154-VII LRK 'On the Human Rights Ombudsman in the Republic of Kazakhstan' as amended as of January 2023

The Constitutional Law defines the legal status, powers and functions of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It establishes the Commissioner’s mandate to protect and restore human rights, outlines mechanisms for interaction with state bodies and civil society, and sets out the principles governing the Commissioner’s activities, including independence and objectivity. The Law also regulates the procedure for appointment, guarantees of independence, and safeguards applicable in the exercise of the Commissioner’s powers.