Work on the draft began after the president's address on September 8, 2025. The Constitutional Commission included 130 representatives from various social groups in the country. Experts reviewed 77 out of 101 articles of the current Constitution, which constitutes 84% of the entire text. As a result, it was decided to create an entirely new law consisting of 95 articles.
Main Political Changes
In the draft, special attention is paid to the concept of "human-centeredness." The new Fundamental Law enshrines the secular nature of education, clearly separates religion from state affairs, and defines marriage as a voluntary union between a man and a woman. The document also contains provisions regarding the protection of citizens' rights in the digital space and the functioning of the legal profession.
The Russian language retains its official status alongside Kazakh and will be used in state institutions and local government bodies.
The death penalty has been declared illegal: the right to life is recognized as an absolute and inalienable right of every person.
This reform continues the course towards the creation of a "Just Kazakhstan," which was proclaimed after the tragic events of January 2022. The final text of the new Constitution is planned to be put to a nationwide referendum. The current president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, will not be able to run for office again, as his term expires in 2029.
The final decision on the content of the new Constitution will be made at the referendum.
