Jaqyp Asanov

Jaqyp Qajymanūly Asanov (; born 17 August 1963) is a Kazakh politician, lawyer, and jurist. He is currently the deputy chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, a position he has held since 26 January 2023. Asanov has held multiple senior positions in the judiciary and government, including chairman of the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan and Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan. He previously served as a deputy of the Mäjilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan.

Early life and education Asanov was born on 17 August 1963 in Kzyl-Orda. He graduated from S. M. Kirov Kazakh State University with a degree in law. Following graduation, he began his career as an intern at the Kyzylorda Regional Bar Association.

Career

Early career From 1986 to 1993, Asanov worked in the Prosecutor's Office of Kyzylorda Region, serving as senior assistant to the prosecutor of Kyzylorda, assistant and senior assistant to the regional prosecutor, and head of a department within the regional prosecutor's office. Between 1993 and 1994, he held roles in the Prosecutor General's Office of Kazakhstan, including Senior Prosecutor of the General Supervision Department and Head of the Department for Supervision of Compliance with Legislation on Banks, Financial, and Credit Relations. He served on the Committee on Legislation and Judicial and Legal Reform. On 6 September 2012, he was appointed Deputy Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan. On 25 April 2016, he became Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

On 11 December 2017, Asanov was appointed chairman of the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan, a position he held until 8 December 2022.

Senate of Kazakhstan On 24 January 2023, Asanov was appointed as a deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Two days later, on 26 January, he was appointed deputy chairman of the Senate.

Awards

Order of Parasat (2017) Order of Kurmet Medal "10th Anniversary of the Republic of Kazakhstan" Badge "Honorary Worker of the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan" Medal "IPA CIS. 25 years" (27 March 2017, CIS Interparliamentary Assembly) Jubilee Medal "IPA CIS. 30 years" (26 November 2023, CIS Interparliamentary Assembly)