Nazarbayev, Mami discussed judicial reform under 100 Specific Steps program

    President Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with Supreme Court Chief Justice, Kairat Mami, Kazinform cited Ak Orda as reporting.
    Their meeting discussed measures to reform the judicial system as part of the nation 100 Specific Steps - a Modern State for Everyone, and the results of the courts' efforts during the first half of 2015.
    The president noted the positive impact of ongoing reform, including new codes, alternative preventive measures to arrest and punishment.
    Mami, in turn, stressed that over the past six months 98.6% of rendered judgments in the country have been found to be legitimate and reasonable.
    The country has significantly reduced its number of prisoners, and the total amount of compensation for economic crimes totals KZT 950 million.
    Mami informed Nazarbayev on reform aimed at transitioning to the three-tier court system. In addition, the session touched upon the formation of the Specialized Board on Investment Matters and the creation of the International Advisory Board, according to Kazinform.