A/HRC/43/46/Add.2 The detention period without court authorization has been reduced from 72 to 48 hours (in the case of minors, up to 24 hours). Criminal legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan is an effective tool in fighting crimes, protecting human rights and freedoms. It should be noted that in 2015, the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and Panel Code were completely updated. As a result, the criminal legal system has been significantly modernized, the repressiveness of the criminal process has been reduced, and the guarantees of the rights of citizens involved in the criminal process have been strengthened. At the same time, the Electronic Criminal Case program has been introduced. All materials of criminal proceedings goes online. The procedural capabilities of advocates have been expanded, advocates were authorized to directly apply for investigative actions, and the exchange of evidence by the prosecution and defense parties has been introduced. For persons who committed crimes of lesser and medium gravity for the first time, as well as socially vulnerable groups of the population, humanization shall be applied. The risks of torture and ill-treatment of detainees were significantly reduced. In addition, organizational and practical measures are being taken to prevent torture and protect victims. Notably, nowadays, there are more than 500 transparent glass interrogation rooms with video recording, electronic registration of persons brought to the police station; a torture investigation technique has been developed. 7