Deputy Highlights Rise in Domestic Violence Despite Stricter Laws

Majilis deputy Snezhanna Imasheva stated that despite recent legislative tightening in the protection of women and children, statistics show an increase in domestic violence, Orda.kz reports.

Imasheva emphasized that many cases remain hidden from public view and that law enforcement agencies often conceal such violations.

An analysis by the Prosecutor General’s Office revealed that, instead of preventing domestic violence, law enforcement agencies were illegally prosecuting victims under Article 438, ‘False Call.’ This led to a 19% decrease in domestic violence reports over the first six months of this year,
the deputy said.

According to data from the Prosecutor General’s Office, out of 3,382 criminal offenses in the family and domestic sphere, 75.5% involved causing minor bodily harm (754 cases) and assault (1,799 cases).

Imasheva noted that domestic violence remains a serious social issue, particularly in rural areas, where victims often do not seek help and preventive measures are largely absent.

Original Author: Artyom Volkov