APPLICATION OF ALTERNATIVES TO IMPRISONMENT: THE BEST WORLD PRACTICES AND EXPERIENCE OF KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

The study is based on a retrospective analysis of the international legal regulation of the institute of alternatives to imprisonment. The use of a set of scientific methods has contributed to achieving a deep and comprehensive understanding of the topic under study. The use of various methods, such as analytical, comparative law, sociological and statistical, allowed for optimal structuring of the study, highlighting the key aspects of the problem and establishing their interrelationships. This paper examines the world's best practices in applying alternative measures based on international standards, in the light of their implementation in Kazakh legislation and law enforcement practice to ensure a balance between punishment, rehabilitation and public safety. The study presents an examination of the available evidence for the effectiveness of alternatives to incarceration. The use of alternative punishment measures such as probation, community service, and electronic monitoring has a positive impact on reducing recidivism compared to traditional imprisonment. Alternative punishments are less costly for the State compared to the detention of convicts in prisons. In the context of social rehabilitation, alternatives to incarceration are more effective than imprisonment, allowing you to maintain family ties, continue to work or study, and stay in touch with society. The use of alternatives to imprisonment is an effective strategy for reforming the criminal justice system, aimed at humanizing punishment, improving the rehabilitation of convicts and ensuring public safety. The study of this topic is important for the development of an effective, humane and economically sound criminal policy that will comply with international standards and the specifics of the Republic of Kazakhstan, contributing to the improvement of law enforcement practice and the legal system as a whole.