Problematic Aspects of the Selection and Appointment of Judges in the Republic of Kazakhstan

IF 1.4 Q2 SOCIAL WORK
Ermek Abdrasulov, Indira Saktaganova, Sayash Zhenissov, Akmaral Saktaganova, Zhassulan Toleuov
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This paper analyzes the development of legislation and identifies specific gaps and shortcomings in the selection and appointment of judges in the Republic of Kazakhstan, proposing improvements crucial for an independent judiciary and the implementation of the rule of law. It highlights that while Kazakhstan has attempted to borrow judicial selection mechanisms from other countries, these have not always proven effective due to unique national challenges. Specific issues identified include systemic errors in legislative reforms, lack of transparency, and susceptibility to political and internal judicial pressure. For instance, the composition and functioning of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) have not effectively ensured impartial and competent judicial appointments, leading to low public trust. In 2020, Kazakhstan ranked 63rd out of 128 countries on the Rule of Law Index, and the judicial system is perceived as highly corrupt. Kazakhstan’s transition from a Soviet-influenced system to a more democratic model faces unique challenges, including deeply ingrained cultural practices such as nepotism. By addressing these legislative and systemic issues, the proposed reforms aim to enhance judicial independence, improve the quality of the judiciary, and ultimately restore public confidence in the legal system. The expected impact includes more transparent and accountable judicial appointments, leading to a more robust and fair judicial system that upholds the rule of law and human rights.

哈萨克斯坦共和国法官遴选和任命中存在的问题
本文分析了哈萨克斯坦共和国在法官遴选和任命方面的立法发展情况,并指出了具体的差距和不足,提出了对司法独立和实施法治至关重要的改进建议。报告强调,虽然哈萨克斯坦曾试图借鉴其他国家的司法遴选机制,但由于本国面临的独特挑战,这些机制并不总是行之有效。报告指出的具体问题包括立法改革中的系统性错误、缺乏透明度以及容易受到政治和内部司法压力的影响。例如,最高司法委员会(SJC)的组成和运作未能有效确保公正和称职的司法任命,导致公众信任度低。2020 年,哈萨克斯坦的法治指数在 128 个国家中排名第 63 位,司法系统被视为高度腐败。哈萨克斯坦从受苏联影响的制度向更加民主的模式过渡,面临着独特的挑战,包括根深蒂固的文化习俗,如任人唯亲。通过解决这些立法和制度问题,拟议的改革旨在加强司法独立,提高司法质量,并最终恢复公众对法律制度的信心。预期的影响包括司法任命更加透明和负责,从而建立一个维护法治和人权的更加健全和公正的司法系统。
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8.30%
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期刊介绍: This journal offers an outlet for articles that support social work as a human rights profession. It brings together knowledge about addressing human rights in practice, research, policy, and advocacy as well as teaching about human rights from around the globe. Articles explore the history of social work as a human rights profession; familiarize participants on how to advance human rights using the human rights documents from the United Nations; present the types of monitoring and assessment that takes place internationally and within the U.S.; demonstrate rights-based practice approaches and techniques; and facilitate discussion of the implications of human rights tools and the framework for social work practice.
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