ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 25. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Supreme Court Chairman Aslambek Mergaliev to discuss the judiciary’s performance, reforms, and measures to strengthen public trust in justice, Trend reports via the press service of the President of Kazakhstan.
President Tokayev was informed that the number of civil cases
resolved through alternative dispute resolution methods - including
mediation, settlement agreements, and participatory procedures -
increased by 24 percent in Kazakhstan, rising from 61,000 to 76,000
cases.
According to Aslambek Mergaliev, in efforts to protect citizens’
rights in disputes with government bodies, 2,600 acts (57 percent)
issued by administrative authorities and officials were declared
unlawful.
The President was also briefed on measures to ensure constitutional rights and freedoms in criminal proceedings.
“In particular, the share of investigative courts rejecting requests for pre-trial detention rose from 23 percent to 37 percent. The number of acquitted individuals (excluding private prosecution cases) increased from 59 to 88,” the statement said.
Moreover, on July 1, 2025, independent cassation courts established on the President’s orders began operating. In their first month, they received nearly 5,000 complaints and appeals for review.
Following the meeting, President Tokayev emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to strengthen public trust in the judiciary and to improve the quality of justice.
