Al-Anbaa publishes the full text of the draft law decree on the organization of the judiciary
The Cabinet, in its meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, approved a draft law decree on the organization of the judiciary. This initiative is part of efforts to develop the judicial system, enhance the efficiency of judicial work, and consolidate guarantees of judicial independence and integrity by updating the rules governing the affairs of the judicial authority and the Public Prosecution, and establishing a more integrated framework for justice institutions through several interrelated key pillars.
The first pillar involves developing the organization of the judicial authority by updating the rules governing the selection, appointment, and promotion of its members, as well as enhancing the competencies of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary and the rules governing its work.
The second pillar focuses on strengthening the oversight and accountability system and litigation guarantees by developing rules for judicial inspection, accountability, and disciplinary measures, enhancing the rights of litigants, and updating the regulations governing the work and competencies of the Public Prosecution, while reinforcing its role in overseeing detention facilities.
The third pillar aims at developing judicial work and enhancing the stability of legal principles by establishing a comprehensive mechanism to unify judicial precedents of the Court of Cassation, thereby ensuring the stability of legal principles and consistency of judicial rulings. It also includes regulating trials and judicial procedures conducted using electronic means, in a manner that responds to legislative and technological developments and elevates the efficiency of the justice system.
The project comprises six chapters and 75 articles. The Cabinet has submitted the draft law decree on the organization of the judiciary to His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
The Cabinet also approved a draft decree replacing the schedule attached to Decree No. 126 of 2018 concerning the minimum periods required for retention in the ranks of judges and members of the Public Prosecution, and submitted it to His Highness the Amir of the State, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and safeguard him.
