The Jogorku Kenesh adopted a bill to increase fees for alternative service

Елена Краснова Society
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Today, February 19, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies reviewed and approved the bill on increasing fees for alternative service in the third reading.

According to representatives of the cabinet of ministers, this bill aims to improve legislation regarding military duty and military service. It also proposes establishing proportionality in the amounts paid by citizens undergoing military service, as well as eliminating corruption risks associated with the application of the Code of Offenses by officials imposing penalties through clear definitions of norms. Furthermore, the document increases the responsibility of conscripts and those liable for military service for non-compliance with military registration rules by raising fines.

The voting on the bill took place without discussions.

According to the new amendments, the amounts of contributions for alternative service are increased as follows:

It is worth noting that the bill was considered in an expedited manner. Deputies pointed out violations of the regulations during its discussion in committees; however, representatives of the Ministry of Defense explained the urgency by the need to prepare for the spring draft.
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