Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University hosted the regional scientific and practical conference “On the Path of Harmony and Law: Unity, Justice and Science” as part of the “Law and Order” principle.
The event, dedicated to Justice Authorities Workers’ Day, was jointly organised by the Department of Justice of Atyrau Region, the Atyrau regional branch of the Republican Public Association “Nationwide Anti-Corruption Movement ‘ZHANARU’,” and Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University.
The conference brought together justice officials, scholars, experts, university faculty members, master’s students, undergraduate students and civil society representatives. The event aimed to discuss current issues related to upholding the rule of law and building a just society, strengthen the connection between legal scholarship and law enforcement practice, and develop proposals for protecting citizens’ rights.
Opening the conference, Salamat Idrissov, Chairman of the Management Board and Rector of Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University, congratulated the participants on their professional holiday and highlighted the importance of justice authorities in upholding the rule of law and fostering a strong legal culture.
“Justice authorities are among the most important state institutions responsible for upholding the rule of law, protecting the rights and legitimate interests of citizens, and strengthening stability and public order. The professionalism, responsibility and commitment to the law demonstrated by justice officials provide a solid foundation for a law-governed state. To strengthen trust between the state and society, every citizen must respect the law and clearly understand not only their rights but also their responsibilities. In this regard, cooperation between justice authorities and the fields of education and science is of particular importance,” the Rector said.
Salamat Nurmukhanovich emphasised that harmony, unity, justice and science are interconnected values underpinning the development of society. He also noted that the University’s Legal Clinic helps students combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience, develop professional skills and improve legal literacy among the public.
Elmira Adiyetova, Director of the University’s Department of Science, and Galiya Sagiyeva, Head of the Department of Civil Law Disciplines and Candidate of Legal Sciences, delivered welcoming remarks. They shared their views on the relationship between legal scholarship and practice, the training of legal professionals and the development of legal research.
At the plenary session, Guldana Kystaubayeva, Head of the Department of Justice of Atyrau Region, delivered a presentation titled “The Institutional Role of Justice Authorities in Building a Just Society.” She spoke about the responsibilities of justice authorities in upholding the principles of a law-governed state, protecting the rights and legitimate interests of citizens, and maintaining social stability.
Zhanna Shayakhmetova, Associate Professor at the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines and Candidate of Legal Sciences, presented a report titled “The ‘Law and Order’ Principle: A Shared Responsibility.” She stressed that responsibility for the rule of law and public order rests not only with state authorities but with society as a whole. The speaker paid particular attention to fostering a legal culture, complying with legal requirements and preventing offences.
Aigul Anzhanova, Head of the Legal Awareness and Legal Services Division at the Department of Justice of Atyrau Region, delivered a presentation titled “Digitalisation of the Justice System: Accessibility and Quality of Legal Services.” She analysed the opportunities and risks associated with introducing digital technologies and artificial intelligence into the legal sector and highlighted the role of electronic services in making legal assistance faster and more accessible.
Aidyn Zhumagulov, Chief Specialist of the Division for the Regulation and Supervision of Enforcement Officers at the Department of Justice, presented a report titled “Ensuring Legality and Justice in Enforcement Proceedings: Challenges and Solutions.” He addressed compliance with legal requirements, the protection of citizens’ rights, and ways to improve the transparency and effectiveness of enforcement proceedings.
The conference also featured presentations by young researchers. Diana Dauletova, a third-year student in the Law educational programme and a member of the Legal Clinic, delivered a presentation titled “The Legal Clinic in the Context of Integrating Legal Scholarship and Law Enforcement Practice.” She spoke about the clinic’s role in developing students’ professional skills and combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience.
Zarina Kaiyrova, a third-year student and member of the Legal Clinic, presented a report titled “Legal Culture and Modern Mechanisms for Protecting Young People’s Rights.” She proposed measures to improve young people’s legal literacy, enhance mechanisms for protecting their rights and foster respect for the law.
During the discussion, participants addressed ways to improve cooperation between legal scholarship and law enforcement practice, assess the effectiveness of legislation and the quality of its implementation, protect citizens’ rights, advance the digitalisation of the justice sector, develop legal education and implement joint research projects.
Following the conference, recommendations were adopted to strengthen law and order, improve mechanisms for protecting citizens’ rights and advance legal education. Participants also emphasised the need to expand scientific and practical cooperation between the University and justice authorities, enhance the work of the Legal Clinic, develop students’ practical skills, improve access to electronic services and automate enforcement proceedings.
Bringing together representatives of academia, education and law enforcement, the conference outlined key priorities for developing legal culture and strengthening professional cooperation.
