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Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402850_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402716_text Property - On October 13, 2011, President Nursultan Nazarbaev of Kazakhstan signed into law a series of amendments and supplements to a number of Kazakhstan's legal acts, addressing the issues of freedom of conscience and the activities of It was recently reported that the Parliament of Kazakhstan has started to consider a new bill on state property that will consolidate current Kazakh legislation on management of property that belongs to the state, determine the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402716_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402579_text Criminal law and procedure - On October 13, 2011, President Nursultan Nazarbaev of Kazakhstan signed into law a series of amendments and supplements to a number of Kazakhstan's legal acts, addressing the issues of freedom of conscience and the activities of It was recently reported that the Parliament of Kazakhstan has started to consider a new bill on state property that will consolidate current Kazakh legislation on management of property that belongs to the state, determine the On March 18, 2011, the Zhalkair District Court in Kazakhstan began hearings in a case in which prison officials are accused of torture of inmates and of abuse of office. The crimes are alleged to have... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402579_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402510_text Constitutional law - On October 13, 2011, President Nursultan Nazarbaev of Kazakhstan signed into law a series of amendments and supplements to a number of Kazakhstan's legal acts, addressing the issues of freedom of conscience and the activities of It was recently reported that the Parliament of Kazakhstan has started to consider a new bill on state property that will consolidate current Kazakh legislation on management of property that belongs to the state, determine the On March 18, 2011, the Zhalkair District Court in Kazakhstan began hearings in a case in which prison officials are accused of torture of inmates and of abuse of office. The crimes are alleged to have On January 31, 2011, the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan recognized as unconstitutional the amendment to the country's Constitution under which the term of office of the current president could be extended until 2020... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402510_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402461_text Constitutional law - On October 13, 2011, President Nursultan Nazarbaev of Kazakhstan signed into law a series of amendments and supplements to a number of Kazakhstan's legal acts, addressing the issues of freedom of conscience and the activities of It was recently reported that the Parliament of Kazakhstan has started to consider a new bill on state property that will consolidate current Kazakh legislation on management of property that belongs to the state, determine the On March 18, 2011, the Zhalkair District Court in Kazakhstan began hearings in a case in which prison officials are accused of torture of inmates and of abuse of office. The crimes are alleged to have On January 31, 2011, the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan recognized as unconstitutional the amendment to the country's Constitution under which the term of office of the current president could be extended until 2020 On December 29, 2010, the Mazhilis (lower house of the legislature) of Kazakhstan voted to support the initiative of various public groups, which were recently registered by the Kazakhstan Central Election Commission, to conduct a national... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402461_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401523_text Communications and electronic information - On October 13, 2011, President Nursultan Nazarbaev of Kazakhstan signed into law a series of amendments and supplements to a number of Kazakhstan's legal acts, addressing the issues of freedom of conscience and the activities of It was recently reported that the Parliament of Kazakhstan has started to consider a new bill on state property that will consolidate current Kazakh legislation on management of property that belongs to the state, determine the On March 18, 2011, the Zhalkair District Court in Kazakhstan began hearings in a case in which prison officials are accused of torture of inmates and of abuse of office. The crimes are alleged to have On January 31, 2011, the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan recognized as unconstitutional the amendment to the country's Constitution under which the term of office of the current president could be extended until 2020 On December 29, 2010, the Mazhilis (lower house of the legislature) of Kazakhstan voted to support the initiative of various public groups, which were recently registered by the Kazakhstan Central Election Commission, to conduct a national According to amendments to the nation's Mass Media law signed by President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan on July 11, 2009, all Internet resources are now recognized as media outlets. That means that all websites, including blogs,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401523_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540351_text Criminal law and procedure - On October 13, 2011, President Nursultan Nazarbaev of Kazakhstan signed into law a series of amendments and supplements to a number of Kazakhstan's legal acts, addressing the issues of freedom of conscience and the activities of It was recently reported that the Parliament of Kazakhstan has started to consider a new bill on state property that will consolidate current Kazakh legislation on management of property that belongs to the state, determine the On March 18, 2011, the Zhalkair District Court in Kazakhstan began hearings in a case in which prison officials are accused of torture of inmates and of abuse of office. The crimes are alleged to have On January 31, 2011, the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan recognized as unconstitutional the amendment to the country's Constitution under which the term of office of the current president could be extended until 2020 On December 29, 2010, the Mazhilis (lower house of the legislature) of Kazakhstan voted to support the initiative of various public groups, which were recently registered by the Kazakhstan Central Election Commission, to conduct a national According to amendments to the nation's Mass Media law signed by President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan on July 11, 2009, all Internet resources are now recognized as media outlets. That means that all websites, including blogs, On February 21, 2008, the legislature of Kazakhstan amended the nation's Code of Criminal Procedure and the Law on the Prosecutor's Office in regard to the application of preventive punishment in the form of arrest. According... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540351_text