Astana has witnessed the first plenary session of the fifth session of the parliament of the fourth convocation, where the Majilis chairman Ural Mukhamedzhanov noted that it was the final session for these days and it summarized the results of work of the first in the history of Majilis, elected according to the party list, Caspionet reported. The speaker said that law drafts providing the economy's innovation, projects on the further social modernization, as well as the reform of the law enforcement and judicial systems will be one of the most important in the work of the Majilis.
Currently, the Majilis has already adopted the draft law of religious activity and religious organizations. The document will first ensure the protection of rights and freedoms of the Kazakhstan citizens, provided by the Constitution. This law will manage issues of creation and registration of religious organizations. Amendments to the law stipulate responsibility for infringement of legislation in the area of religious activity. In particular, representatives of religious organizations should not participate in political parties as well as create religious structures in state bodies. The next day, the Majilis will witness the presentation of the draft law.