Unofficial translation
Pursuant to Article 26 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan On Mass Media and subparagraph 122) of paragraph 15 of the Regulation on the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 4, 2023 № 866 “On Certain Issues of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, I hereby ORDER:
1. Approve:
1) the Rules of activity of a journalist (representative of the media) present at peaceful assemblies, in accordance with Appendix 1 to this order;
2) forms of a journalist’s insignia, in accordance with Appendix 2 to this order.
2. In accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan the Department of State Policy in the Field of Mass Media of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall:
1) ensure the state registration of this order with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) post this order on the Internet resource of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
3) report to the Legal Department of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan within ten working days after state registration of this order with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the execution of the actions referred to in subparagraphs 1) and 2) of this paragraph.
3. Control over the execution of this order shall be assigned to the supervising vice-minister of culture and information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
4. This order shall come into effect ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication.
Minister of Culture and Information
of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.Balaeva
"AGREED"
Ministry of National Economy
of the Republic of Kazakhstan
"AGREED"
Ministry of Internal Affairs
of the Republic of Kazakhstan
| Appendix 1 to order of the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 1, 2025 № 133-НҚ |
Rules of activity of a journalist (representative of the media) present at peaceful assemblies Chapter 1. General provisions
1. These Rules of activity of a journalist (representative of the media) present at peaceful assemblies (hereinafter – the Rules) have been developed in accordance with Article 26 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan On Mass Media (hereinafter referred to as the Law) and subparagraph 122) of paragraph 15 of the Regulation of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 4, 2023 № 866 “On Certain Issues of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan” and establish the procedure for the activities of a journalist (representative of the media) (hereinafter referred to as a journalist) present at peaceful assemblies.
Chapter 2. The course of activities of a journalist (representative of the media) present at peaceful assemblies
2. In the course of collection, processing, preparation of reports and materials at peaceful assemblies for the media, a journalist shall carry a journalist's ID and wear an insignia in the form approved in accordance with Appendix 2 to this order.
3. In the course of his activity a journalist shall:
1) collect, process, prepare reports and materials, request, receive and promote the information;
2) shall not commit actions that interfere with uninterrupted operation of transportation, infrastructure facilities, safety of property, or that impede free movement of citizens who do not participate in peaceful assemblies.
3) shall not interfere with the lawful actions of the organizer and participants of peaceful assemblies, as well as employees of state bodies and organizations.
4. To ensure the professional activity of a journalist, the local executive body shall take measures to provide journalists with an Operational press center at the request of the media sent to the local executive body.
5. The Operational press center shall be a place (territory) that meets the following conditions:
1) restricted by tape;
2) with sufficient visibility for taking photos, videos and interviews;
3) with power supply;
4) ensuring the safety of journalists through immediate response by internal affairs bodies in the event of a threat to their life and health.
6. A journalist shall perform collection, processing, preparation of reports and materials at peaceful assemblies for media, both on the site (territory) of the Operational press center and outside it.
7. In order to accompany journalists to the Operational press center, to assist journalists in obtaining interviews, comments from the organizers and participants of the peaceful assembly, to explain the measures aimed at providing the safety of journalists, the local executive body shall ensure the presence of its representative during the peaceful assembly.
| Appendix 2 to the order of the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 1, 2025 № 133-НҚ |
Forms of a journalist's insignia
The forms of a journalist's insignia shall be a vest, an armband, and a sticker. When wearing these distinctive signs, their clear visibility is necessary.
1. Description of the vest:
1) color – bright blue;
2) two reflective stripes, at least 20 millimeters wide, are sewn horizontally on the front and back of the vest.
The inscription “PRESS” is above the reflective stripes on the front and back of the vest.
Size of the inscription: “PRESS” – the height of the letters is at least 40 millimeters on the front, at least 60 millimeters on the back, the width of the letters is at least 50 millimeters, the font is at least 12 millimeters thick. The inscription is in Latin letters, in Arial font made of reflective fabric of white or silver color.
Vest form – figure 1.
Figure 1.
2. Description of the armband:
1) color – bright yellow;
2) inscription “PRESS” is in the center.
Size of the inscription: “PRESS” – the height of the letters is at least 40 millimeters, the width of the letters is at least 30 millimeters, the font is at least 12 millimeters thick.
The inscription is in Latin letters, in Arial font in black.
The form of the armband - figure 2.
Figure 2.
3. Description of the sticker:
1) the sticker is a rectangle at least 280 millimeters wide and at least 100 millimeters high;
2) the background color is blue;
3) the inscription "PRESS" is in the center.
Inscription size: "PRESS" - the height of the letters is at least 40 millimeters, the width of the letters is at least 30 millimeters, the font is at least 12 millimeters thick.
The inscription is in Latin letters, in Arial font from reflective silver fabric.
The form of the sticker– figure 3.
Figure 3
