Kazakhstan to Tighten Punishment for Bride Kidnapping: MPs Prepare Amendments
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The Majilis Chair, Yerlan Koshanov, reported to Toqayev on the work done by the deputies. One main point was the preparation of amendments to toughen the punishment for bride kidnapping, Orda.kz reports.
At a March meeting of the national kurultay in Atyrau, the President called this practice “blatant obscurantism” and ordered a review of the legislation.
In pursuance of the order, deputies are preparing amendments to toughen the punishment for bride kidnapping, Koshanov reported.
Deputies are considering 71 bills. Work is underway on the Tax, Water, Construction, and Digital Codes, as well as bills on consumer protection, shared participation in housing construction, development of the financial market, military-patriotic education, and mail.
Original Author: Rustam Muratov
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