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Kazakhstan approved constitutional amendment to increase presidential powers [this day at law]
May 13, 2013 by Sarah Steers
On May 13, 2010, the upper house of the Kazakhstan Parliament passed a constitutional amendment granting significant additional powers to President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The lower house of Parliament had approved the amendment the day before. The amendment would have extended significant.... [more]
Kazakhstan Parliament approved plan for presidential term extension referendum [this day at law]
December 29, 2012 by Arjun Mishra
On December 29, 2010, the bicameral Kazakhstan Parliament agreed to hold a referendum proposing to bypass the next two presidential elections and extend President Nursultan Nazarbayev's reign until 2020. In June 2010, Nazarbayev had refused to sign a law that would have granted him presidential.... [more]
Kazakhstan court sentences 47 individuals on terrorism charges
April 19, 2012 by Jamie Reese
A court in Kazakhstan sentenced 47 individuals to 15-year prison terms Thursday on charges relating to terrorist attacks and financing extremist activities. The convicted individuals are alleged to be members of a terrorist group and were subjected to a month-long trial, beginning in March and.... [more]
Kazakhstan president signs restrictive law to curb religious extremism
October 13, 2011 by Andrea Bottorff
Kazakhstani President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Thursday signed into law a controversial bill dissolving religious organizations and requiring re-registration, drawing criticism from international observers. The bill dissolves current registrations and establishes a procedure requiring groups to.... [more]
Kazakhstan lower house approved bill to increase president's power [this day at law]
May 12, 2011 by Dwyer Arce
On May 12, 2010, the lower house of the Kazakhstan parliament approved a constitutional amendment to expand the powers of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The bill, which deems Nazarbayev "leader of the nation," grants immunity for acts carried out while in office. It also makes it illegal to.... [more]
Kazakhstan president fires six supreme court justices for corruption
April 16, 2011 by Maureen Cosgrove
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Thursday discharged six justices of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan for corruption. The Kazakh Prosecutor-General's Office has opened criminal cases against the judges, who are suspected of corruption activity. The Kazakh State Agency for.... [more]
Kazakhstan parliament votes to hold presidential election in 2012
February 2, 2011 by Sarah Posner
Kazakhstan's parliament on Wednesday approved amendments to the constitution which allow President Nursultan Nazarbayev to hold presidential elections in 2012 instead of extending his presidency until 2020. The bill was signed into law by Nazarbayev after unanimous approval by both houses of.... [more]
Kazakhstan Constitutional Council rejects referendum to extend presidency
January 31, 2011 by Sarah Paulsworth
Kazakhstan's Constitutional Council on Monday rejected a proposed referendum that would have extended the presidency of Nursultan Nazarbayev until 2020. According to the council, the proposal, which entailed cancellation of elections scheduled for 2012 and 2017, was inconsistent with the.... [more]
Kazakhstan parliament approves referendum to extend presidential term
January 14, 2011 by Andrea Bottorff
Both houses of the Kazakhstan Parliament Friday voted unanimously to amend the constitution to authorize a referendum that would extend the term of President Nursultan Nazarbayev to 2020, bypassing two presidential elections. The vote overruled Nazarbayev's decision last week to veto the proposed.... [more]
Kazakhstan parliament approves plan for presidential term extension referendum
December 29, 2010 by Carrie Schimizzi
Both houses of the Kazakhstan Parliament on Wednesday agreed to hold a referendum proposing to extend the term of President Nursultan Nazarbayev to 2020, bypassing two presidential elections. Nazarbayev's current term is set to expire in 2012. If he continues to rule until 2020, Nazarbayev will.... [more]
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