CRIMES AGAINST THE SEXUAL INVIOLABILITY OF MINORS: CRIME DYNAMICS (2020- 2024) AND ITS IMPACT ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF CRIMINAL LEGISLATION

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of crimes against the sexual inviolability of minors in the Republic of Kazakhstan for the period from 2020 to 2024. Based on official statistics, judicial practice, and analysis of amendments to criminal legislation, the article examines the causes, structure, and characteristics of such crimes. Particular attention is given to the impact of legislative reforms on the crime rate, as well as the effectiveness of preventive and criminal law measures. The study addresses issues related to the criminological profiles of offenders, victimological analysis of affected minors, and risks associated with the digital environment and the spread of illicit content on the internet. The article evaluates Kazakhstan’s international obligations in the field of child protection and their implementation at the national level. The necessity of a systematic approach to prevention is substantiated, along with the implementation of effective rehabilitation programs, victim protection, and stricter criminal liability. The authors propose introducing a separate chapter in the Criminal Code dedicated to crimes against the sexual inviolability of minors and offer recommendations for improving legislation and law enforcement practices.

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