Civil liability of the state for damage caused by the inaction of inquiry and investigation authorities

Abstract

This article examines the institution of state civil liability for damage caused by the inaction of investigative
authorities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The aim of the study is to identify gaps in national legislation and
law-enforcement practice and to compare them with international legal standards. The methodology includes
a comparative legal analysis, historical-legal approach, and the study of judicial practice. The findings high
light systemic challenges, such as limited compensation payments, the lack of a unified methodology for as
sessing moral damage, the formal handling of complaints, and the absence of consistent recourse actions
against responsible officials. The article concludes that effective implementation of state civil liability is es
sential for strengthening the rule of law, restoring public trust in state institutions, and ensuring social stabil
ity.