LEGAL LITERACY IS A STEP TOWARDS A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE: MEETING AT THE UNIVERSITY BY STAFF OF THE ACADEMY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AT THE PROSECUTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

On December 20, 2024, as part of the campaign "Tarti ozinnen Basta", the Higher School of Law of Astana International University held a meeting of HSE students with undergraduates (current law enforcement officers) of the Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies under the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The Deputy Dean of the Higher School of Economics, Seilkhanov Zh.D., delivered a welcoming speech. The event was attended by Assistant Chief Military Prosecutor D.Zh. Mukanov, Prosecutor of the Ulytau region Rakymzhanov D.M., senior investigator of the investigative department of the Aktobe City Police Department, police Major K.N. Kulkeshev, senior lecturer at the Higher School of Economics S.G. Kozhakhmetova.

The participants discussed current and important topics related to drug addiction, gambling, and bullying. These questions provoked an active discussion, the participants of the meeting asked questions, shared their thoughts and discussed practical examples. The purpose of the event was to create awareness among young people of the importance of observing the law, developing critical thinking skills and responsibility for their actions.

The undergraduates presented interactive materials that helped students better understand how rash actions can affect their future. Also during the meeting, undergraduates (current law enforcement officers) of the Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies under the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan spoke about the activities of the Academy, emphasizing its role in training highly qualified specialists for law enforcement agencies in Kazakhstan.

The HSE students expressed great interest, actively participated in the discussions and noted the practical significance of the demonstrated materials. Such meetings not only contribute to improving legal literacy, but also help young people find the right way of life.

The HSE, together with the Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies under the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan, will continue to develop legal education initiatives, organizing new events and strengthening cooperation with other educational institutions to form legal awareness and social responsibility among the younger generation.