Nazarbayev orders Internal Affairs Ministry on more effective law enforcement

The Minister reported on the status of the criminal situation, measures to strengthen the fight against crime and the maintenance of public order in the country.

The President of Kazakhstan once again drew attention to the need to complete the registration of all the offenses and conduct a systematic prevention of crime.

In turn, Mr.Kasymov informed that due to complete registration of all types of offenses their number increased by 28%. It was noted that a decrease in a number of serious crimes was by 13%, of murder - by 13.5 % , and there is a decrease of the facts of robberies.

In addition, the President noted a significant rise in accidents on the roads of the country and the need to take measures to reduce them.

The Minister of Internal Affairs informed on the progress of the orders given by the President at the government sitting in October this year concerning road safety.

"Amendments to the relevant laws and regulations aimed at tightening the responsibility for traffic violations have been elaborated. So, for speeding more than 40 km/h, and for leaving the opposite lane entail deprivation of license, and driving under the influence of alcohol will lead to a fine of 500 MCI (monthly calculated index), 300 hours of community service or administrative detention for six months by the court's decision", said Kasymov.

Following the meeting, the Head of State has given a number of specific instructions related to further increase of effectiveness of law enforcement, strengthening of measures to protect the rights of citizens against crime, strengthening the rule of law and discipline in the police.