Worker Forced in Humiliating Conditions: Junior's Ordeal in Zhambyl Region
A recent bullying incident in the Merken District Court:
In a disturbing case, a high school student from Merken allegedly tormented a younger student at their school, according to our report, citing the regional court's press service. This happened back in April 2025.
The miscreant forced the victim to complete tasks and subjected him to humiliating acts repeatedly. The student's legal representative acknowledged their guilty plea and provided details of the incident, promising to prevent future occurrences.
The victim's legal representative also stated that both parties had reconciled.
It's important to note that the bully admitted their guilt under Article 127-2, part 3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (CoAO), and their legal representative was fined 27,000 tenge.
The fine has been paid.
In another disturbing incident, a schoolboy in Taraz fell victim to bullying by a classmate this year. Despite the offender's father denying allegations, the parents were still fined.
According to part 3 of Article 127-2 of the CoAO of the Republic of Kazakhstan, children aged 12 to 16 committing bullying can result in a warning or a fine of 39,320 tenge for parents or guardians.
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Exploring Article 127-2, Part 3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses
Part 3 of Article 127-2 of the CoAO particularly targets the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians when a minor engages in bullying. Here's a simplified breakdown:
- Liability centers around parents and guardians' failure to supervise or educate minors, leading to their violation of the law.
- The penalty includes fines, with recent versions usually ranging from 5 to 10 MCI.
- The fine's purpose is to promote responsible parenting and effective supervision to prevent bullying.
- Although a criminal charge is not involved, parents or guardians may defend themselves in court by proving they took reasonable measures to stop the bulling.
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- In light of the Code of Administrative Offenses (CoAO) of the Republic of Kazakhstan, parents and legal guardians bear the responsibility for education-and-self-development of their children, especially in preventing bullying as stipulated in Part 3 of Article 127-2.
- Cases such as the bullying incidents in the Merken District Court and Taraz highlight the need for general-news coverage and awareness about the implications of Part 3 of Article 127-2 of the CoAO, particularly the crime-and-justice aspects for parents and legal guardians whose minors engage in such behavior.
