The penitentiary system in the new reality: Report of online forum proceedings in Kazakhstan

On 8 July 2021, an International Online Forum “The Penitentiary System in the New Reality” was hosted in Kazakhstan, chaired by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Lieutenant General of the Police, Mr Yerlan Turgumbayev. About 150 participants, including representatives of state bodies, lawyers and national experts in the field of human rights, and heads of diplomatic missions and international organisations discussed the existing system of execution of sentences and prospects for its further development.

This report provides a detailed outline of the proceedings of the forum, including the presentations, discussions around human rights, transparency and efficiency, and recommendations by participants. It also includes the full set of infographics on the Criminal-Executive System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.