Legislative News. February 2017

This Client Update covers the key amendments to the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("RK") and various legal developments introduced in February 2017.

NOVELTIES IN LEGISLATION

The laws covered by the present Client Update are related to both public and private sectors. Some of them may be of interest to you as they may affect your business in Kazakhstan.

We would like to draw your attention to the following legal acts.

LAWS

On Forensic Expert Activities

On 10 February 2017, the President of the RK signed the Law No.44-VI "On Forensic Expert Activities".

The Law introduces the following key amendments:

• Forensic Experts Chamber of the RK – a non-commercial professional self-financing organization protecting rights and legal interests, coordination of Chamber members' activities and law compliance.