The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Long before modern courts emerged, disputes on the Kazakh steppe were resolved by biys, a respected judges whose authority stemmed not from official appointment but from public trust, deep knowledge of customary law and a reputation for fairness. Zharilkasyn Zhappasov, a candidate of historical sciences and professor at the International Engineering and Technological… The post Justice on Steppe: How Kazakh Judges Settle Disputes appeared first on The Astana Times .