Esil University Students Visit a Penal Enforcement Institution in Astana

Third- and fourth-year law students of Esil University took part in an off-campus practical class at Institution No. 3 of the Department of the Penal Enforcement System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. A total of 120 students participated in the visit, accompanied by lecturers of the Department of Law S.S. Tokbay, D.U. Balgimbekov, S.T. Kemelbekov and Kh. Maneу.

During the visit, students learned about the institution’s structure and main areas of activity, conditions of detention, the organization of security and supervision, as well as the specifics of educational and social-psychological work. Institution representatives also explained the legal framework for the enforcement of sentences and the protection of convicted persons’ rights.

Special attention was given to the resocialization of convicted persons, their employment, access to education and vocational training. Students also met with institution staff and learned about the specifics of working in the penal enforcement system, recruitment requirements and opportunities for professional internships.

The practical class enabled students to reinforce their theoretical knowledge of Criminal Law and Penal Enforcement Law, gain insight into the practical application of legislation and broaden their understanding of their future profession. The Department of Law expresses its gratitude to the management and staff of Institution No. 3 for their assistance in organizing the visit.