RETURN OF ASSETS IN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS: INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND PROSPECTS FOR THEIR IMPLEMENTATION IN KAZAKHSTAN

The article examines issues related to the return of assets in civil proceedings as a pressing problem caused by the limited scope of criminal law enforcement in cases of illegal enrichment. The need to develop effective civil forfeiture mechanisms that promote justice and restore violated rights is emphasised. The purpose of the study is to analyse international standards in the field of asset recovery and assess the prospects for their implementation in the legal system of Kazakhstan. The work uses comparative legal, historical legal and analytical approaches, which ensured a comprehensive study of the issue based on a comparison of national and foreign regulatory acts, as well as international judicial practice. The main findings of the study include identifying existing gaps in national legislation and justifying the significance of the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union for improving law enforcement practices. It was concluded that Kazakhstan's legislation needs to be further improved in order to expand the institution of civil forfeiture as an effective tool for combating illicit enrichment.

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