Kuwait's Deputy Minister of Justice: Combating Crime is an Integral Responsibility Based on International Cooperation and National Legislation
Abu Dhabi, September 26 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s Undersecretary of Justice, Awatef Al-Sand, affirmed on Saturday that international efforts to prevent and combat crime constitute a complementary responsibility among states, grounded in international conventions and supportive national legislation.
Speaking on behalf of the State of Kuwait at the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held in Abu Dhabi, Al-Sand stated that the congress convenes under exceptional circumstances, amid the Iranian aggression against the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and some Arab states, and the targeting of vital facilities, airports, infrastructure, and residential areas, in violation of international laws, norms, and principles of good neighborliness.
She expressed gratitude to the United Arab Emirates and its President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for hosting the congress, its excellent organization, and its generous hospitality. She also commended Japan’s efforts in supporting the principles and strategies established by the Kyoto Declaration over the past five years.
Al-Sand welcomed Uzbekistan’s announcement to host the 16th session of the UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. She emphasized that the congress serves as a crucial pillar for shaping international policies and determining their direction in combating crime and mitigating its repercussions on the international community, particularly in light of emerging crimes and the evolution of their forms and methods.
She explained that, within the framework of its vision “Kuwait 2035,” the State of Kuwait has adopted crime prevention policies and issued several laws in this field, including laws on combating drugs and psychotropic substances, domestic violence, beneficial ownership, and commercial concealment.
Furthermore, Kuwait has paid special attention to combating cybercrime as part of its efforts to address transnational crimes, through the enactment of a law on combating information technology crimes and supporting international initiatives to curb illegal electronic uses, alongside regulating digital trade and protecting consumer rights.
She noted that Kuwait has strengthened its legislative framework in areas such as mutual legal assistance, counter-terrorism, and combating money laundering and terrorist financing, through specialized national laws and mechanisms, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of cooperation at both local and international levels.
Al-Sand also expressed hope that the congress would contribute to reaching understandings and decisions that strengthen international cooperation in preventing and combating crime and achieving criminal justice, thereby ensuring security and safety for peoples. (End) S.K.M./N.S.A.
