General Conditions of Evaluation of Evidence on Internal Conviction Through the Prism of Regulatory Realization of Principles in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Introduction: the study assesses the analysis of free evaluation of evidence of internal conviction under the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The relevance of the subject is due to the desire to ensure the maximum objectivity of the judicial process and to exclude fictitious interpretation of the facts. The purpose of the work is to identify the shortcomings of the existing system and to develop proposals for its improvement. Materials and Methods: the analysis is based on the study of Kazakh legislation, as well as scientific works and studies on the subject. Methods of deduction, induction, as well as formal-legal method were applied, which allowed to consider the problem comprehensively. Literature review: the author analysed scientific research and works by scientists that touched on the issues of evidence evaluation. This allowed us to identify different approaches to the free evaluation of evidence and to identify key aspects that require further research and rethinking. Results: the study analysis revealed contradictions and inefficiencies in the current system of evidence evaluation, in particular an insufficiently clear distinction between 'use' and 'research' of evidence, leading to errors in law enforcement. The need for a clearer definition of the role of the judge's inner conviction in the process of evaluating evidence was identified. Discussion and Conclusions: the study confirmed the need for significant adaptation of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in relation to the evaluation of evidence. Ways of optimising the process aimed at strengthening the objectivity and fairness of legal proceedings are suggested. The author insists on the revision of the evidence norms in the direction of deepening the principle of free evaluation of evidence, which contributes to improving the quality and efficiency of law enforcement activity.