Category 1: Legal Foundations
The supreme legislative act of Turkmenistan that guarantees the separation of powers and the rights of citizens.
Constitution
This individual serves as the head of state and the head of the executive branch, possessing the power to issue binding decrees.
President
This is the specific number of years a prosecutor is appointed to serve in their position before they must be reappointed or moved.
5 years
It's primary goal is to maintain the "Rule of Law" by preventing arbitrary or discriminatory actions by bureaucracy
Administrative Law
The high-level representative body that acts as a "People's Council" to coordinate between the different branches of the state.
Khalk Maslahaty
IThis is the total number of elected Deputats who sit in the Mejlis of Turkmenistan to represent the people and pass laws.
125
The legal principle where an individual is considered innocent of an administrative violation until their guilt is proven.
Presumption of Innocence
The state official appointed by Parliament to protect human rights and investigate complaints against government agencies.
Ombudsman
This is the length of time, in years, that a Deputat is elected to serve before the next general election.
5 years
This term refers to the "Permanent" status of Turkmenistan recognized by the UN, which dictates its non-interference in international administrative conflicts.
Neutrality
The government ministry responsible for the registration of public associations and the management of the legal system.
Adalat (Ministry of Justice)
To be eligible to run for office as a Deputat, a citizen of Turkmenistan must be at least this age by the day of the election.
25 years old
The specific body of law used to punish "minor" illegal acts that do not reach the level of a full criminal offense.
Code of Administrative Offenses
The name for the local government bodies or "councils" that manage administrative affairs at the district or city level.
Gengesh
The Forbidden Second Job. Under the law, a Deputat cannot simultaneously hold this type of position, such as being a Judge, a Prosecutor, or a member of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Executive or Judicial office