Cabinet Approves Draft Decree-Law on the Organization of the Judiciary

Kuwait, Aug 18 (KUNA) -- The Council of Ministers approved a draft law decree on the organization of the judiciary, as 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. This came during a meeting held today, Tuesday, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

The first pillar of the draft law decree focuses on developing the organization of the judicial authority by updating the rules governing the selection, appointment, and promotion of its members, and by enhancing the competencies of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary and the rules governing its work.

The second pillar aims to strengthen the oversight and accountability system and litigation guarantees by developing rules on judicial inspection, accountability, and disciplinary measures, enhancing the rights of litigants, updating the regulations governing the work and competencies of the Public Prosecution, and reinforcing its role in overseeing detention facilities.

The third pillar involves 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, alongside 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 Council of Ministers submitted the draft law decree to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect him.

The Council of Ministers also approved a draft decree replacing the schedule attached to Decree-Law No. 126 of 2018 concerning the minimum periods required for remaining in the ranks of judges and members of the Public Prosecution, and submitted it to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, may God protect him. (End) H.A.