[1] However, recognizing the need for modernization and in accordance with evolving legal standards, the Criminal Code of Kazakhstan was established on 16 July 1997 under the Law No.
[2] Throughout its existence, the Code underwent regular amendments to adapt to changing social relations and emerging criminal acts.
[5] The Code retains several norms characteristic of Soviet criminal codes, including considering intoxication as an aggravating circumstance, the possibility of interrupting the statute of limitations due to committing a new crime, and maintaining liability for failing to report a known, prepared, or committed particularly serious crime.
It also includes liability for encroachment on the honor and dignity and obstruction of the President of Kazakhstan (Article 318) and deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Article 319) (except for public statements containing critical remarks about the President's policies or parliamentary activities).
[6] The act of bribery-gratitude has been decriminalized: if the reward is given to a public official without prior agreement for previously committed lawful actions (inactions), and if the value of the gift does not exceed two monthly calculation indicators, no liability arises Article 311(2) and Article 312(1).