Citizens of Kazakhstan who have suffered from the most serious offenses can count on initial state financial support from the Victims' Compensation Fund — the payment ranges from 30 to 50 monthly calculation indices, reports infohub.kz.
As explained by the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office, the country has a law "On the Victims' Compensation Fund," aimed at providing initial state financial support to citizens who have suffered from the most serious offenses.
"This payment represents material assistance from the state and is paid regardless of whether the perpetrator has been identified, held accountable, or has compensated for the damage," the supervisory authority noted.
The legislation clearly defines the categories of citizens entitled to receive the funds. These include minors who have been victims of sexual violence; victims of human trafficking and torture; persons who have suffered grave harm to health, as well as those who have been infected with HIV/AIDS as a result of a crime. In addition, legal representatives, that is, close relatives, have the right to payment in the event of the victim's death. The list of relevant articles is specified in the law.
The payment is a one-time payment, and its amount is calculated based on the monthly calculation index and ranges from 30 to 50 MCI depending on the category of crimes. The statute of limitations for filing an application is three years from the day the person is recognized as a victim.
"The criminal prosecution authority, when issuing a decision to recognize a person as a victim, is obliged to explain in writing their right to receive compensation from the Fund and the procedure for applying. An application indicating a bank account can be submitted to the investigator handling the case. The payment is made by the Treasury by bank transfer after the formation of the procedural package of documents," the Prosecutor General's Office explained.
The supervisory authority added that receiving this financial assistance does not deprive the citizen of the right to demand full compensation for material and moral damage from the perpetrator in court.