A/HRC/43/10/Add.1 26. They are independent in their activities from state authorities at all levels, are not controlled by and are not accountable to them. 27. A database of non-governmental organizations is being formed in order to ensure the transparency of their activities and to inform the public about them, as well as for use in the framework of placing a state social order, providing grants and awarding prizes. 28. At the same time, a draft law is being developed on the activities of non-profit organizations. 29. A Working group has been created to work on proposals to further improve the rules of administrative and criminal responsibility in relation to nonprofit organizations and simplify the procedure for registering nonprofit organizations. 139.122, 139.123 30. The right to freedom of religion or belief is a fundamental human right. 31. All citizens, foreigners and stateless persons can practice any religion without registration, and can also freely create religious associations. 32. The requirements of the legislation on the registration of religious associations are in line with international standards. They are one for all and transparent at all stages. 33. In this regard, we see no reason to review the legal basis. 139.244 34. The legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides for legal standards that meet international standards of the “principle of non-refoulement”. 35. Asylum seekers have the right to stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan for a period until the end of the decision-making procedure on the application for refugee status, including the terms of appeal and judicial protection. 36. In addition, it is forbidden to return or expel asylum seekers to the border of the country where their life or freedom is in danger due to race, religion, nationality, citizenship, belonging to a certain social group or political opinion. 37. Thus, it can be concluded that the existence of such a ban in the law is a guarantee of the observance of the rights of asylum seekers. 5