CONCEPTUAL ISSUES OF LEGAL REGULATION OF RELIGIOUS ACTIVITY: KAZAKHSTANI AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

The article discusses current legal issues related to the implementation of freedom of religion, which is a natural human right. Based on a review of domestic and foreign experience in legislative regulation of religious activities, the article reveals the main trends and challenges in this area. These include strengthening guarantees for the rights of religious minorities, maintaining an optimal balance between the implementation of freedom of religion and the task of combating extremism. It is concluded that the Kazakhstani model of ensuring compliance with and protection of the right to freedom of conscience generally complies with international standards, but there are certain shortcomings in the mechanism of this activity. As a result of the study, the author draws attention to the need to adapt to modern realities and change certain provisions of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Religious Activities and Religious Associations” regarding the distribution of religious materials.

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