Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan for

Kazakhstan is fully compliant with this recommendation. 
Recommendation 5
Ensure that prosecutors dealing with corruption cases have adequate specialised knowledge in 
anti-corruption prosecution. Consider introducing a specialisation of prosecutors bringing corruption 
cases in courts. 
According to the information provided by the authorities, specialisation of prosecutors presenting 
corruption-related criminal cases in courts cannot be introduced at present due to the shortage of public 
prosecutors. However, there is a traditional practice of involving prosecutors with rich experience and a 
high professional level in handling such cases. 
According to the information provided by the Kazakh authorities, the possibility of introducing an 
anti-corruption specialisation for prosecutors was considered, but it was decided that no such specialisation 
would be introduced because it was felt that the qualification of all prosecutors should be similar. The main 
function of the prosecutor is to supervise all bodies that conduct investigative and search activities, inquiry 
and pre-trial investigation and to ensure they observe the law. 

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Nevertheless, there is a certain degree of specialization of prosecutors. There are 31 special 
prosecutors who oversee law enforcement activity and investigate certain criminal cases, involving persons 
who enjoy immunity from investigation and prosecution (including for corruption offences).
Further anti-corruption specialisation for prosecutors is therefore necessary.
Each year approximately 300 prosecutors receive in-service training; among them nearly 56 receive 
specialized anti-corruption training in the Institute of the Prosecutor General. Also for the in-service 
training, practical courses are organized in the regional divisions of the Prosecution Service.