DEVELOPMENT OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL CONFISCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF KAZAKHSTANI LEGISLATION

The article examines the problem of the lack of a legislative definition of the concept of civil confiscation in the Republic of Kazakhstan, which leads to legal uncertainty, difficulties in law enforcement and interpretation of laws.

The author examines the key signs of civil confiscation of property identified by domestic and foreign researchers.

An analysis of the regulatory framework reflecting the elements of civil confiscation in national legislation is also carried out, as well as the formation of the features of this institution from the perspective of civil law.

Particular attention is paid to legal institutions such as termination of property rights, unjust enrichment, invalidation of transactions and claims of unexplained wealth. According to the author, it is these institutions that together form the prerequisites for the institutionalization of civil confiscation in national law.

It is emphasized that civil confiscation allows for the effective return of assets obtained illegally, without the need for criminal charges, which corresponds to modern anti-corruption trends and strengthens the protection of the public interests of the state.

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