SOME ISSUES ON REGULATION OF MEDIATION PROCEDURES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
The article is devoted to the study of the application of mediation procedures in the criminal justice process of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The authors reviewed the best international practice in application of mediation procedures in criminal justice. The current national legislation that regulates the use of mediation in criminal cases was analyzed which helped authors to identify weaknesses and formulate proposals for its improvement, namely, to amend the Article 382 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The researchers proposals will allow, firstly, not to violate the principle of the presumption of innocence, secondly, it will provide an opportunity for persons held criminally liable to exercise their rights, and thirdly, it will implement the State policy regarding procedural economy. In general, it will lead to the expansion of the use of criminal mediation in Kazakhstan.