# Basic Rights and Freedoms in the Constitution

> The Constitution establishes personal, political, social, economic and digital rights. This is a concise map of the core provisions; their exercise, limits and remedies are further defined by law and procedure.

Canonical URL: https://constitution.my/p/rights-basic-list?lang=en
Language: en
Updated: 2026-07-26

Section: Rights

## Core rights

The Constitution protects a broad set of fundamental rights and freedoms. Among the most important are:

- the right to life
- personal liberty
- protection of honor and dignity
- privacy and inviolability of private life
- freedom of speech and expression
- freedom of peaceful assembly
- freedom of conscience and religion
- the right to property
- the right to work and social protection
- the right to education
- the right to judicial protection

## What constitutional rights mean

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.

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.

## What the new Constitution strengthens

The 2026 model places stronger emphasis on several areas:

- digital rights, including personal data and communication privacy
- procedural guarantees during detention and investigation
- stronger protection of human dignity
- constitutional and judicial protection mechanisms, each with its own conditions

## Rights of everyone and rights of citizens

Some rights belong to **every person**:
- the right to life
- dignity
- protection from torture
- access to justice

Other rights belong specifically to **citizens**:
- voting rights
- participation in state governance
- certain political rights tied to citizenship

## Why this matters

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.

## Key Facts

- The Constitution establishes rights relating to life, liberty, dignity, expression, property and judicial protection
- Rights can be invoked, but their exercise and remedy are usually specified by special legislation
- The 2026 text clarifies digital and procedural guarantees
- Some rights belong to everyone, while others are specific to citizens

## 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)

## Qaz.Vision context

> В новой Преамбуле права и свободы человека впервые провозглашены в качестве основного приоритета государства.

- Ерлан Карин, Государственный советник
- [Source document](https://qaz.vision/dokument/599)
- Evidence: `direct_quote; atom:4547; unreviewed`

> Он отметил, что еще одной ключевой особенностью нового текста Конституции является ориентация на права человека. Так, права и свободы человека закреплены не только в новой Преамбуле, но и утверждены в качестве особого приоритета и смыслового стержня всей Конституции.

- Ерлан Карин, Государственный советник
- [Source document](https://qaz.vision/dokument/27)
- Evidence: `attributed_speech; atom:818; unreviewed`

> Территориальная целостность, суверенитет страны, права и свободы граждан получили свое закрепление в качестве главных ценностей. Соблюдение Закона и Порядка, развитие образования, науки и новых технологий, сохранение чистоты, защита природы и поддержка волонтерской деятельности были определены как конституционные обязанности.

- Касым-Жомарт Токаев, Президент
- [Source document](https://qaz.vision/dokument/96)
- Evidence: `direct_quote; atom:660; unreviewed`

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