Publications
Commentary on the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (article-by-article)
Publishing date: 24 March 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Commentary on the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan includes a comprehensive explanation of the Code’s content and terminology as well as detailed legal interpretations of its provisions (article-by-article) in light of other provisions of the Code, other relevant pieces of national legislation of Turkmenistan and international treaties which Turkmenistan is a party to. The Commentary is drafted with a view to support the national rule of law system and promote its transparency, raise awareness and discussions about proper enforcement of the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan, as well as further improve the administration of criminal justice in the country. The Commentary is intended to help a wide range of stakeholders, including (a) legal practitioners when applying the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan; (b) teachers from different high educational institutions when explaining the Code to students; (c) the Parliament and other institutions involved in the legislative process and in bringing the national legislation in line with relevant international standards.
Commentary on the Criminal Procedure Code of Turkmenistan (article-by-article)
Publishing date: 23 April 2012
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Commentary on the Criminal Procedure Code of Turkmenistan includes a comprehensive explanation of the Code’s content and terminology as well as detailed legal interpretations of its provisions (article-by-article) in light of other provisions of the Code, other relevant pieces of national legislation of Turkmenistan and international treaties which Turkmenistan is a party to. The Commentary is drafted with a view to support the national rule of law system and promote its transparency, raise awareness and discussions about proper enforcement of the Criminal Procedure Code of Turkmenistan, as well as further improve the administration of criminal justice in the country. The Commentary is intended for a wide range of legal practitioners, scholars, students and the public in general. This document is not available in English.
Guidelines on legislative drafting skills
Publishing date: 19 January 2012
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The objective of this handbook is to assist future lawyers and other persons who need full and systematic knowledge about the legislative system formation in mastering the knowledge about the complex system of methods and techniques of reflecting legal requirements in the legislative acts as well as to enable potential lawmakers with an opportunity to advance their professional skills underpinned by the scientific basis. This document is only available in Russian and Turkmen.
International Anti-Corruption Standards
Publishing date: 25 February 2011
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Property Rights for Living Premises in Accordance with the Existing Legislation of Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 31 December 2009
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe