Jurisdictional Crossroads: Administrative Justice In Disputes With Authorities

The entry into force of the Administrative Procedural and Process-Related Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (APC) marked one of the most significant legal reforms of the past decade. The code not only transformed the interaction between the state and the private sector, but also reshaped the very architecture of judicial protection in the public-law sphere. At the jurisdictional crossroads between civil procedure, administrative law, the administrative offences institution, and arbitration a new model of justice has emerged. This model is aimed at balancing public authority and private entities and may be effectively relied upon by both domestic and foreign investors.

1. A Shift in the Approach to Disputes with State Authorities