KAZAKHSTAN'S COOPERATION WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN THE FIELD OF COMBATING ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES

Abstract

Human influence on the environment in most cases has negative consequences. The development of scientific and technical research and various technologies can also lead to a violation of the ecological balance in the relevant territory. Timely response to such changes in the environment is the goal to create favorable conditions for people to live. The paper examines the issues of interaction of the international community regarding the implementation of joint policies in the field of combating environmental crimes. At the same time, statistical data on environmental crimes committed in Kazakhstan over the relevant time are provided in order to determine the damage caused to the state, individuals and legal entities. In addition, national criminal and criminal procedure legislation is undergoing changes due to the increased impact of various human activities on the environment, on natural objects or on individual natural resources. In this regard, cooperation with various foreign countries is of particular importance in order to form common approaches to bringing to justice in the field of combating environmental crimes. The article presents international documents according to the time of their development and adoption, as well as the directions in which the interaction of countries in the field of legal relations under study can be most effective. In particular, regarding the development of international documents and a mechanism for their implementation by the subjects of the world community. As an evidence base, examples of the practice of other states are given, as well as a comparison with the law enforcement practice of the judicial authorities of Kazakhstan. Of great importance in cooperation is the work with international organizations whose activities are directly related to the fight against environmental crime.