The Almaty Branch of the Union of Judges of the Republic of Kazakhstan discussed issues of the development of the judicial system and preparations for the 30th anniversary of the public association.

Dauren Tleubayev, Chairman of the Almaty Branch of the Union of Judges of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a working meeting with the editors-in-chief of republican legal publications.

The meeting became a platform for an open professional dialogue on the activities of the judicial community, the tasks of the judicial system at the present stage, the interaction of courts with the mass media, as well as upcoming events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Union of Judges of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During the meeting, D. Tleubayev spoke in detail about the work of the Almaty Branch of the Union of Judges, the main directions of its activity, and the role of the organization in consolidating the judicial community.

Particular attention was paid to issues of enhancing the authority of the judiciary, strengthening citizens' trust in justice, the professional ethics of judges, and the development of constructive interaction with the public. It was noted that the activity of the Union of Judges is aimed not only at representing and protecting the professional interests of the judicial community but also at contributing to the further improvement of the judicial system, the dissemination of best practices, the enhancement of legal culture, and the formation of an objective public perception of the activities of courts.

A separate block of discussion was devoted to preparations for the 30th anniversary of the Union of Judges of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The upcoming anniversary date is regarded as an important occasion to take stock of the path traveled, to acknowledge the contribution of judges of different generations to the establishment and development of an independent judicial system, and to outline priorities and promising directions for the work of the judicial community.

As part of the preparations for the anniversary, the Almaty Branch is implementing a set of measures aimed at preserving professional history, the continuity of generations, and judicial traditions. One of the significant projects is the implementation of the initiative of A.S. Zhukenov, Chairman of the Almaty City Court, to create a museum of the city court.

The participants in the meeting noted the importance of creating such a space as a place for preserving the historical memory of the establishment of Almaty's judicial system, its development, and the people who made a significant contribution to the administration of justice. In its holdings, the museum will bring together archival documents, photographs, awards, commemorative materials, and other exhibits reflecting the various stages of the development of the city's judicial system. Particular importance is attached to materials telling about judges, heads of judicial bodies, staff of court apparatuses, and veterans of the judicial system.

The creation of the museum will not only preserve historical heritage but will also become an important tool for legal and professional education. The exposition can be used for holding meetings with young judges, law students, representatives of the academic community, journalists, and the public.

During the meeting, there was also an exchange of views on issues of information openness of the judicial system and the role of the mass media in objectively covering the activities of courts.

Dauren Niyazbekovich emphasized the importance of professional and responsible interaction between the judicial system and the journalistic community. According to him, accessible and understandable informing of citizens about the activities of courts, judicial procedures, and changes in legislation contributes to enhancing the legal literacy of the population and strengthening trust in the institutions of justice.

The editors-in-chief of republican publications, for their part, noted the importance of direct dialogue with representatives of the judicial system and of obtaining reliable information on pressing issues of justice.

During the meeting, other pressing issues of the work of the judicial system were also touched upon, including issues of further improving judicial proceedings, introducing modern digital technologies, enhancing the quality of the administration of justice, observing high standards of professional activity of judges, and strengthening interaction with society. Particular attention was paid to the need to maintain a balance between the openness of the judicial system and compliance with the requirements provided for by law, including the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of participants in judicial proceedings. The participants in the meeting agreed that effective interaction between the judicial community and the mass media is one of the important conditions for forming an objective public perception of the activities of courts.

Following the results of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness for further cooperation, the holding of joint information and educational events, and the development of professional dialogue within the framework of the upcoming anniversary of the Union of Judges of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which will provide an opportunity to turn to the history of the public association, acknowledge the merits of representatives of the judicial community, and discuss new tasks facing the judicial system. The Almaty Branch of the Union of Judges intends to continue its work on strengthening the professional community, preserving judicial traditions, developing legal culture, and enhancing the openness of the judicial system.

Asiya NURIMBETOVA