MODERN LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICE OF FIGHTING CORRUPTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

The article discusses the legal aspects of combating corruption, regulating its detection, investigation and suppression. The thesis is argued that anti-corruption norms, institutions and procedures should take into account, on the one hand, the positive world experience, and on the other hand, be based on the national mentality and traditions. In connection with the stated problem, the concepts of “corruption complex” and “democratic anti-corruption policy” are updated. An interpretation is given of the place and role of a number of legal novels, such as an investigating judge, a procedural agreement on cooperation, covert investigative actions, etc., which together allow raising countermeasures against fraudsters and bribe-takers to a higher level. Attention is focused on the importance of crime prevention in the public service and in business. Specific examples show the advantages of using these practices to achieve fair trial and reduce its costs, as well as to minimize infringement of the rights and legitimate interests of participants in the criminal process. The forms of cooperation with the general public of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan are analyzed, methods are shown by which it is possible to increase the motivation of voluntary assistants - employees of departments, large public and private companies that have data that are of interest to the special service. It is emphasized that among its powers is the right to make submissions on the elimination of the circumstances that contributed to the commission of offenses. Also, public procurement procedures have been placed under special control in order to prevent unreasonable overpricing of purchased goods and services, compliance with the official ethics of civil servants, whose behavior is regulated by the Code of Ethics. The identified violations are interpreted as a sign of professional insolvency with all the ensuing consequences up to and including dismissal from the civil service. This position contributes to the active formation of anti-corruption consciousness. The conclusions contain a number of initiatives. In particular, the article substantiates the need to establish an institution of procedural prosecutors in corruption cases and a society of voluntary assistants in the fight against corruption, membership in which must be promoted in every possible way, and participants should be supported morally and materially. In addition, a specific indicator is proposed - the national coefficient of effectiveness of procedural novels (NCEPN) in the suppression of especially dangerous crimes committed based on abuse of official position and official powers for personal gain.