International\r\nFoundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech «Adil\r\nSoz»\r\nhas conducted an analysis of violations in Kazakhstan of right to\r\nfreedom of expression, receiving and dissemination of information in\r\nAugust, 2016. \r\n
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There\r\nwas following information: \r\n
\r\nThe\r\ntrial on case of Seitkazy and Aset Matayev’s was launched in\r\nAstana. Lawyers said about violations of the law which were admitted\r\nin case.
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In\r\nShymkent, a guardsman of psychoneurologic dispensary attacked\r\njournalist.
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The\r\ncorrespondent of website Ratel.kz Anna Kalashnikova was summoned to\r\nthe Department of Internal Affairs of Almaty for interrogation.
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In\r\nAugust, five judicial acts of cases over suits on protection of\r\nhonour, dignity and business reputation were passed; one of them in\r\nfavour of journalists and citizens.
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Since\r\nthe beginning of the year in connection with execution of right to\r\nfreedom of expression, receiving and dissemination of information,\r\nthey were brought:
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-43\r\ncharges with slander (23 – passing data, Amangeldy Botabekov; 22\r\nlectures of Institute of Economy and Law);
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-2\r\ncharges with propaganda or public calls on forced seizure of power;
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-9\r\ncharges with incitement of social, religious and national enmity\r\n(article 174 of Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan); 3 of\r\nthem are passing data S. Mambetalin, E. Narymbaev and E.\r\nThaichibekov;
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-\r\n1 charge with propaganda of terrorism (passing data, B. Satkangulov);
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-\r\n10 charges with dissemination of misleading information (article 274\r\nof Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 1 of them – JSC\r\n«KAZKOMMERTSBANK» against journalists of Internet-portal\r\nНАКАНУНЕ.kz);
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-1\r\ncharge with evasion of the payment of taxes;
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-1\r\ncharge with embezzlement of entrusted of the other property;
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-1\r\ncharge with extortion (passing data, Y. Golyshkin);
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-55\r\npre-trial claims and suits on protection of honour, dignity and\r\nbusiness reputation
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From\r\nJanuary-August, courts passed 32 judicial acts of suits on protection\r\nof honour, dignity and business reputation (in first instance- 24) in\r\nthe total amount of KZT654 millions 360 thousands and 01.
