DOES KAZAKHSTAN NEED A LAW ON PRIVATE DETECTIVE ACTIVITY: PROS AND CONS

The article examines the necessity of adopting a special law on private detective activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The relevance of the topic is due to the existing regulatory vacuum: Kazakhstan still lacks a law governing the field of private investigations, despite the fact that detective services are provided de facto. The article presents arguments both in favor of and against legislative regulation of private detective activity, analyzes foreign experience, and explores the potential impact of legalizing private investigations on human rights and criminal proceedings. The study employs comparative-legal, formal-legal, and analytical methods; it analyzes international academic publications, national regulatory acts, and draft legislation. Based on the results, the author concludes that the adoption of a law on private detective activity is a necessary step to eliminate the legal gap and ensure the protection of citizens' rights. However, it also requires careful consideration of potential risks and the inclusion of appropriate safeguards in the legislation.

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