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Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted Claire Bazy Malaurie, President of the Venice Commission. During her visit, she was introduced to the university’s activities and commended the strong legal knowledge demonstrated by its students.
The President of the Venice Commission arrived in Astana to participate in the international forum on constitutional justice “Peace and the Future through Law.” Together with other participants of the forum, she was also received by the Head of State. At the meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, she highlighted Kazakhstan’s role as an important partner of the Council of Europe, noting the country’s active participation in various conventions and its effective institutional reforms aimed at strengthening the rule of law.
A central element of her visit to MNU was the interactive simulation “Venice Commission Model,” organised in cooperation with the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan. By replicating the work of the Venice Commission, students demonstrated profound knowledge of international law and the ability to engage in discussions at a high professional level. Ms Bazy Malaurie highly appreciated both the students’ preparation and the organisation of the event, emphasising the importance of such initiatives in the training of future legal professionals.
“It was deeply impressive to see the students’ understanding of legal mechanisms. This demonstrates the significant potential of the new generation of the country’s legal elite,” stated Claire Bazy Malaurie.
Kazakhstan has been a member of the Venice Commission since 2012. The Commission serves as an advisory body on constitutional law to the Council of Europe, with a mandate to analyse legislation and draft laws related to constitutional matters and the protection of human rights. The visit of the President of the Venice Commission to MNU underscores the growing international recognition of Kazakhstan’s education system and its contribution to global legal discourse.
