The legal status of a judge in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Abstract

Relevance. The relevance of the study is based on the fact that the judiciary is an institutional element of the legal system that ensures the democratic development of the state towards economic, political and social renewal. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to expose the mechanism of the judicial system and highlight the special features of the legal status of the judge and the major challenges that hinder the improvement of the legal position. Methodology. Among the methodological approaches used in this investigation are formal legal, theoretical, legal hermeneutics, dogmatic, deduction, synthesis and others. Results. The study examined the mechanism for the judicial system and its specific features, highlighting the role of this element of the legal system in the formation of public life; the concept of the legal status of judges and their rights and obligations were also analysed. Special attention has been given to the content of the employment contract with judges and their requirements, and the specifics of entering into an employment contract. The analysis reveals the special features and challenges in modifying and terminating a judge's mandate. The principle of judicial independence has been studied in detail, establishing its importance in ensuring a fair trial and creating the conditions for citizens to regain the trust of the authorities. Conclusions. The practical relevance of the findings is in recommendations on how to address the challenges in improving the legal status of the judge, as this is an integral part of building a democratic state. Keywords: judicial power; justice; legal status; powers; judicial reform