# Law on the Constitutional Court – what changes?

> The Constitutional Court retains its role as guarantor of constitutional supremacy. The new model changes the composition from 11 to 10 judges, the appointment process, and term length; citizen applications have been accepted since January 1, 2023.

Canonical URL: https://constitution.my/p/law-on-constitutional-court?lang=en
Language: en
Updated: 2026-07-26

Section: Constitutional Laws

## Status
✅ **In force** – the updated law on the Constitutional Court has been in force since July 1, 2026

## Current State
The Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan has been operating since 1 January 2023 (replaced the Constitutional Council). It ensures constitutional supremacy and reviews appeals from citizens, deputies, the President, and courts regarding constitutionality of laws.

## What the New Constitution Changes

### Composition
| Parameter | Was | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Number of judges | 11 (Chair + 10) | 10 (appointed by President) |
| Term | 6 years | 8 years |
| Who appoints | 4 President, 4 Senate, 2 Mazhilis | All 10 – President with Kurultai consent |

### Powers
- Resolving disputes about elections and referendums
- Reviewing constitutionality of laws before presidential signature
- Interpreting constitutional norms
- Reviewing citizen appeals (preserved)

### New
- Presidential voluntary resignation is filed through the Constitutional Court
- Enhanced role in presidential impeachment

## Related Constitution Articles
Section VI: Art. 71–76 of the new Constitution

## Checked sources

- [Official publication of the 2026 Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan](https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/K2600000000) – Adilet Legal Information System (checked 2026-07-16)
- [Constitutional Law on the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan](https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ksrk/documents/details/395513?lang=ru) – Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan (checked 2026-07-16)
- [Constitutional Court ruling No. 89-NP of July 7, 2026](https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ksrk/documents/details/1038621?lang=ru) – Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan (checked 2026-07-16)

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