1. Introduction. – 2. Methodology of the Study. – 3. Results and Discussion. – 3.1. Situation on Torture in Kazakhstan. – 3.2. Changing the Legislative Definition of "Torture" and its Inconsistency with the Convention Definition of "Torture". – 3.3. Problems of Distinguishing Torture from Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment and other Forms of Violence. – 4. Conclusions.