{"faq_id":"6d296817-954c-43f7-a210-82ba47123f52","code":"rights-basic-list","kind":"faq","canonical_slug":"rights-basic-list","section":{"id":15,"code":"rights","slug":"rights","title":"Rights"},"lang":"en","question":"Basic Rights and Freedoms in the Constitution","short_answer":"The Constitution guarantees core personal, political, social, and digital rights. Below is what the 2026 Constitution now protects directly, which guarantees became stronger, and where to go if a right is violated.","blocks":{"answer_html":"<h2>Core rights</h2>\n<p>The Constitution protects a broad set of fundamental rights and freedoms. Among the most important are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>the right to life</li>\n<li>personal liberty</li>\n<li>protection of honor and dignity</li>\n<li>privacy and inviolability of private life</li>\n<li>freedom of speech and expression</li>\n<li>freedom of peaceful assembly</li>\n<li>freedom of conscience and religion</li>\n<li>the right to property</li>\n<li>the right to work and social protection</li>\n<li>the right to education</li>\n<li>the right to judicial protection</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>What constitutional rights mean</h2>\n<p>Constitutional rights set limits and guidance for public authorities. In a concrete case, their scope, exercise and available remedy also depend on the applicable law and procedure.</p>\n<p>When an authority restricts a right, it should identify the legal basis, purpose and procedure. Keep the decision, notice and supporting documents to assess or challenge the measure.</p>\n<h2>What the new Constitution strengthens</h2>\n<p>The 2026 model places stronger emphasis on several areas:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>digital rights, including personal data and communication privacy</li>\n<li>procedural guarantees during detention and investigation</li>\n<li>stronger protection of human dignity</li>\n<li>constitutional and judicial protection mechanisms, each with its own conditions</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Rights of everyone and rights of citizens</h2>\n<p>Some rights belong to <strong>every person</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>the right to life</li>\n<li>dignity</li>\n<li>protection from torture</li>\n<li>access to justice</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Other rights belong specifically to <strong>citizens</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>voting rights</li>\n<li>participation in state governance</li>\n<li>certain political rights tied to citizenship</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Why this matters</h2>\n<p>Fundamental rights are an important safeguard in an individual’s relationship with the state. For a practical question, read the constitutional text together with the relevant law, documents and procedure.</p>\n","facts_html":"<ul>\n<li>The Constitution establishes rights relating to life, liberty, dignity, expression, property and judicial protection</li>\n<li>Rights can be invoked, but their exercise and remedy are usually specified by special legislation</li>\n<li>The 2026 text clarifies digital and procedural guarantees</li>\n<li>Some rights belong to everyone, while others are specific to citizens</li>\n</ul>\n","what_not_change_html":"","where_detailed_html":"","misconceptions_html":""},"updated_at":"2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00","article_refs":[{"number":12,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":13,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":14,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":15,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":16,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":17,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":18,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":19,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":20,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":21,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":22,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":23,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":24,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":25,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":26,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":27,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":28,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":29,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":30,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":31,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":32,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":33,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":34,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":35,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":36,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":37,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":38,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":39,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":40,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"},{"number":41,"title":"Rights and Freedoms"}],"entity_links":[{"type":"constitutional_article","number":12,"label":"Article 12","title":"Rights and Freedoms","href":"/full-text?lang=en#article-12"},{"type":"constitutional_article","number":13,"label":"Article 13","title":"Rights and Freedoms","href":"/full-text?lang=en#article-13"},{"type":"constitutional_article","number":14,"label":"Article 14","title":"Rights and Freedoms","href":"/full-text?lang=en#article-14"},{"type":"constitutional_article","number":15,"label":"Article 15","title":"Rights and Freedoms","href":"/full-text?lang=en#article-15"},{"type":"constitutional_article","number":16,"label":"Article 16","title":"Rights and Freedoms","href":"/full-text?lang=en#article-16"},{"type":"constitutional_article","number":17,"label":"Article 17","title":"Rights and Freedoms","href":"/full-text?lang=en#article-17"}],"source_records":[{"id":"constitution-2026-official","type":"constitution","url":"https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/K2600000000","title":"Official publication of the 2026 Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan","publisher":"Adilet Legal Information System","checked_at":"2026-07-16","reviewed_at":"2026-07-18","checked_at_label":"16 July 2026"}],"verified_claims":[],"implementation_status":null,"source_schema_records":[{"@type":"CreativeWork","name":"Official publication of the 2026 Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan","url":"https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/K2600000000","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Adilet Legal Information System"},"dateModified":"2026-07-16"}],"source_citation_urls":["https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/K2600000000"]}