“KARAMOLA RULES” — THE RESULT OF ABAI’S LAWMAKING

Abstract

The article analyzes the code of laws “Rules of Karamola”, compiled by Abai to regulate public relationsin Kazakh society at the end of the nineteenth century. The significant role of Abai in the compilation of thecode of laws, his humane attitude to crimes committed against women is noted. The great importance ofthe norms on criminal and criminal procedure law of the late nineteenth century for the improvement ofmodern legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan is emphasized.