On November 11, 2026, the Department of Law of the Institute of Industrial Technologies at West Kazakhstan Innovation and Technology University organized a guest lecture entitled “Specific Features of Criminal Proceedings Involving Jurors” for third- and fourth-year students enrolled in the 6B04202 “Law” educational program.

         The lecture was delivered by Dinara Mugapparovna Gilmanova, Judge of the Specialized Interdistrict Criminal Court of West Kazakhstan Region.

The main objective of the guest lecture was to integrate future legal professionals’ theoretical knowledge of criminal proceedings with practical experience, explain the legal nature of the jury system, and develop students’ professional understanding of the procedural aspects of criminal cases heard with the participation of jurors.

         During the lecture, the judge provided a comprehensive overview of the role and significance of the jury system within the criminal justice system of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In particular, she thoroughly explained the legal and organizational aspects of selecting prospective jurors, summoning them to court, forming a jury panel, and conducting jury selection procedures. The lecture also addressed the rights and responsibilities of jurors, the procedures governing their participation in criminal trials, and the legal safeguards ensuring their independence and impartiality.

         Special attention was devoted to the distinctive features of court verdicts and judgments in criminal cases involving jurors. The judge explained the role of jurors in the administration of justice, their participation in decision-making in criminal cases, the procedure for reaching a verdict, and the procedural aspects of delivering a court judgment based on that verdict.

         The lecture also covered practical issues arising during criminal proceedings involving jurors. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of upholding the rule of law, examining evidence, ensuring the presumption of innocence, and observing the principles of a fair trial throughout criminal proceedings.

         The guest lecture represented an important initiative aimed at strengthening professional cooperation between West Kazakhstan Innovation and Technology University and judicial and law enforcement authorities, involving experienced legal practitioners in the educational process, and improving the quality of professional training for future lawyers enrolled in the “Law” educational program.