Law on the Constitutional Court – what changes?

The Constitutional Court retains its role as guarantor of constitutional supremacy. Key changes: expansion to 10 judges, appointed by the President with Kurultai consent for 8 years.

Law on the Kurultai – building a new parliament from scratch

The Kurultai is a unicameral parliament of 145 deputies, replacing the bicameral system (Mazhilis + Senate). This is an entirely new constitutional law to be drafted and adopted in 2026.

Law on the President – what changes?

The constitutional law on the President is subject to major revision: a Vice President is introduced, the succession procedure changes, grounds for termination of powers expand, and immunity for decisions in office is established.

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Status

🔄 Being adapted – the current law must be brought in line with the new Constitution

What the Constitution Changes

Vice President

New position, appointed by the President
Minimum age: 60
First in line for presidential succession

New Succession Order

Priority	Was (1995)	Now (2026)
1	Senate Chair	Vice President
2	Mazhilis Chair	Kurultai Chair
3	Prime Minister	Prime Minister

Termination of Powers

New grounds:

Voluntary resignation (filed with the Constitutional Court)
Health incapacity
Impeachment
Death

Immunity

The President bears no criminal or administrative liability for actions in office, except for treason.

Expanded Appointments

The President, with Kurultai consent, appoints:

10 Constitutional Court judges (for 8 years)
6 Central Election Commission members (for 5 years)
8 Supreme Audit Chamber members (for 5 years)
Head of the State Protection Service
Human Rights Commissioner