Last Change:
03/22/2026
Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as amended
Year: 1995
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
Description
The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, adopted in 1995, defines the country’s governance structure, outlining the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Article 12.4, states that foreigners and stateless persons shall enjoy rights and freedoms and have the same rights and responsibilities as citizens, except where otherwise specified by the Constitution, laws, or international treaties.
Selected provisions
1. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of conscience.
2. The right to freedom of conscience shall not specify or limit universal human and civil rights and responsibilities before
the state.
Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall have the right to assemble peacefully and without weapons, hold meetings,
campaigns and demonstrations, street processions and pickets. The use of this right may be restricted by law in the interests of
state security, public order, and protection of health, rights, and the freedom of other persons.