The deputy drew attention to cases where Kyrgyz citizens, lacking funds for a lawyer, receive harsh penalties for crimes they did not commit.
At a meeting of the committee on international affairs, defense, security, and migration of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Shairbek Tashiev raised an important issue regarding the legal protection of Kyrgyz citizens in Russia.
He noted that diplomatic representations of the Kyrgyz Republic abroad should provide necessary legal support to their citizens.
According to him, those Kyrgyz citizens who can afford it hire lawyers. However, there are also cases where, due to a lack of funds, some citizens receive severe penalties for crimes they did not commit.
Tashiev proposed to organize a 24-hour hotline for communication with consuls so that citizens could seek help at any time.
"There are cases where our fellow citizens are forced to confess to crimes. Therefore, it is important that assistance is available around the clock. Is it also possible to involve lawyers who can quickly defend our citizens?" he asked.
The General Consul of the Kyrgyz Republic in Novosibirsk, Aibek Aydarbekov, responded that the issue of state funding for lawyers has not yet been resolved.
"Nevertheless, the consulate provides emergency contact numbers 24/7. We offer legal consultations and can respond to incidents or detentions to ensure compliance with the law and protect the rights of our citizens," he noted.
Aydarbekov added that this issue will be forwarded for consideration by the leadership of the department.
