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Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 168-VII ZRK of 26 December 2022 on the introduction of amendments and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on issues of state youth policy and social security. -

Adoption: 2022-12-26 | Date of entry into force: 2023-02-26 | KAZ-2022-L-114361

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Law No. 169-VI ZRK of 2 July 2018 on the Protection of Children from Information Harmful to their Health and Development. -

Adoption: 2018-07-02 | KAZ-2018-L-110150

Chapter 1. General provisions
Chapter 2. Principles of State Policy, State Regulation, Public Control and Participation in the Field of Protecting Children form Information Harmful to their Health and Development
Chapter 3. Age classification, Age Category and Age Category Sign
Chapter 4. Requirements for Dissemination of Information Products

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Law No. No. 42-VI ZRK of 30 December 2016 "On Volunteering", as amended to 11 July 2017. -

Adoption: 2016-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2017-01-17 | KAZ-2016-L-105419

Chapter I establishes general provisions, in particular, the legal grounds, aims and objectives, principles, forms and types of volunteering. Chapter II introduces the state regulation in the sphere of volunteering, the competencies of state bodies at the republican and local self-governmental level. Chapter III defines the rights and duties of a volunteer; the functions of a coordinator of volunteers; the essence, the goals and objectives a volunteer organization; also the assistance and support for volunteering. Chapter IV introduces final provisions regarding the violations of the law.

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No.285-V of 9 February 2015 on State Youth Policy. -

Adoption: 2015-02-09 | KAZ-2015-L-114362

Repealed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 7 July, 2004 “On the state youth policy".

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree of the Government No. 787 of 10 July 2014 on Establishment of the Rules of Granting, Return and Size of Lump-Sum Payment in case of Adoption of an Orphan Child or of a Child Without Parental Care. -

Adoption: 2014-07-10 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | KAZ-2014-R-97829

In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 86 of the Matrimonial and Family Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Government establishes the rules of granting, return and size of lump-sum payment in case of adoption of an orphan child and (or) of a child without parental care; also establishes that the size of the lump-sum payment is equal to 75 monthly calculated indicators.
The Rules of Granting, Return and Size of Lump-Sum Payment in case of Adoption of an Orphan Child and (or) of a Child Without Parental Care:
1. General provisions,
2. Procedure of granting, return and size of lump-sum payment in case of adoption of an orphan child and (or) of a child without parental care,
3. Return of money paid in the form of lump-sum payment in case of adoption of an orphan child and (or) of a child without parental care,
Appendix I,
Appendix II.

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree No.380 of 30 March 2012 on Establishment of Rules for the Adoption of Children who are Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan (text as amended to 07 July 2013). -

Adoption: 2012-03-30 | Date of entry into force: 2012-04-10 | KAZ-2012-R-96706

The rules are developed in accordance with para 6 of article 84 of the Marriage and Family Code.
The rules for the adoption of children who are citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan are as follows:

I.General provisions
II.Procedure of adoption of children who are citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Procedure of adoption of children by relatives regardless of their nationality and place of residence
Procedure of adoption of children by citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan permanently residing on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Procedure of adoption of children who are citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan by the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan permanently residing out of the Republic of Kazakhstan, by foreigners
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3

Repeals Government Decree No.1197 of 12 November 2002 on Establishment of Rules of Adoption of Children who are Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan by Foreigners (SAPP Respubliki Kazakhstan, 2002, No.40, p.407).

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - International agreement

Law No. 253-IV of 12 March 2010 Ratifying Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. (Ратифицировать Конвенцию о защите детей и сотрудничестве в отношении иностранного усыновления, принятую в Гааге 29 мая 1993 года) -

Adoption: 2010-03-03 | Date of entry into force: 2010-03-03 | KAZ-2010-IA-87780

Regulates inter-country legal cooperation in aspects related to child adoption in member countries.

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 185 of 31 July 2007 of the Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan to approve the list of works prohibited for use of the labour of persons under the age of 18; the maximum norms for the move and displacement of heavy items for persons under the age of 18. -

Adoption: 2007-07-31 | Date of entry into force: 2007-09-03 | KAZ-2007-R-77357

In accordance with point 19 of article 16 of the Labour Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan approves the list of works prohibited for use of the labour of persons under the age of 18. Also provides for the maximum norms for the moving and carrying of heavy items for persons under the age of 18. Repeals the previous Ordinance No. 45 of 15 November 2005 of the Ministry of Labour and social protection of the population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Government Decree No. 516 approving the policy to support the youth competitiveness and development for the period 2008-2015.

Adoption: 2007-06-20 | Date of entry into force: 2007-08-01 | KAZ-2007-M-77355

Defines, inter alia, the basic principles and State strategy in the area of youth, education and employment policy.

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree No. 734 of 18 July 2005 on the Youth Policy Programme for 2005-2007 (Text No. 375).

Adoption: 2005-07-18 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-18 | KAZ-2005-R-72152

Provides for an analysis of the current problems and defines the main orientations of the Programme: inter alia, economic development of youth and creation of conditions in the field of labour and employment, development of patriotism among youth, development of international youth cooperation, and support of talented youth.

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree of 11 March 2004 on the creation of an Interdepartmental Commission on matters relating to the protection of children's rights and interests (Text No. 169).

Adoption: 2004-03-11 | Date of entry into force: 2004-03-11 | KAZ-2004-R-67753

Provides for the Commission's tasks and functions, rights and organisation. The Commission elaborates proposals on problems relating to children's rights and interests protection and provides all necessary information to the Government.

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree No. 155 of 13 February 2003 on the Programme of Youth Policy for 2003-2004 (Text No. 78).

Adoption: 2003-02-13 | Date of entry into force: 2003-02-13 | KAZ-2003-R-64074

Presents an analysis of youth situation, basic orientations of the Programme and mechanisms of its implementation, its financing sources and expected results. Deals, inter alia, with social development of youth, economic development of youth and creation of conditions in the field of labour and employment, realization of youth policy in the regions, and implementation of youth's rights and interests in the field of education.

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Law No. 345-II of 8 August 2002 on the Rights of the Child in the Republic of Kazakhstan. -

Adoption: 2002-08-08 | Date of entry into force: 2002-08-24 | KAZ-2002-L-96703

Chapter I: General provisions
Chapter II: State policy for the interests of children
Chapter III: Principle rights and duties of the child
Chapter IV: The child and the family
Chapter V: Rights of child without parental care
Chapter VI: Rights of children with disabilities
Chapter VII: The Child and the society
Chapter VIII: Protection of rights and legitimate interests of the child
Chapter IX: Peculiarities of the responsibility of the child and of the influence on their behavior
Chapter X: Final provisions.

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan of 4 July 2001 on ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. -

Adoption: 2001-07-04 | KAZ-2001-L-114322

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan of 4 July 2001 on ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. -

Adoption: 2001-07-04 | KAZ-2001-L-114323

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree No. 630 of 14 May 2001 to approve the Programme of health protection of mothers and children in the Republic of Kazakhstan for the years 2001-2005 (text No. 224).

Adoption: 2001-05-14 | KAZ-2001-R-59696

The Programme aims at reducing illnesses and death of mothers and children by the improvement of medical assistance and better access to medical care, development of medical services for mothers and children. Also aims at creating conditions to reduce child disability and developing rehabilitation assistance for children and women.

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree No. 1165 of 31 July 2000 on the creation of the Council for children matters (Text No. 396).

Adoption: 2000-07-31 | Date of entry into force: 2000-07-31 | KAZ-2000-R-57788

Provides that some of the main tasks of the Council are the analysis of the problems of the young people, and elaboration of propositions for priority orientations of the policy. Also deals with organization and activities of the Council.

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree No. 738 of 17 May 2000 on levels and sources of social assistance to citizens during the period of their education (Text No. 261).

Adoption: 2000-05-17 | Date of entry into force: 2000-05-17 | KAZ-2000-R-57466

Provides for the categories of beneficiaries: children-orphans and children left without the tutorship of their parents staying in specialized institutions, children with limited possibilities of development, disabled children staying in boarding organizations. Full State assistance includes living expenses, food, clothing, medical assistance, school books and equipment. The State shall also grant partial assistance to several other categories of citizens: children from large families, children from families receiving social assistance, and children under wardship or trusteeship.

Kazakhstan - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Instruction of the President No. 73 of 28 August 1999 on the Fundamentals of State youth policy (Text No. 387).

Adoption: 1999-08-28 | KAZ-1999-M-55042

Defines basic goals and priorities of State youth policy, its basic principles and orientations: respect of rights and liberties of the youth, guarantees in the field of education, labour and employment, creation of conditions for vocational, moral and physical development of the youth, development and support of talented youth, elaboration of a system of social assistance and adaptation of the youth to the present conditions.