33 Judges Take Oath Before Head of Supreme Council of the Judiciary

Kuwait City, 30 September (KUNA) -- Thirty-three judges and judgeesses took the legal oath before the President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary and the Chief Justice of the Court of Cassation, Counselor Dr. Adel Borsly, at the headquarters of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary in the new Justice Palace on Wednesday, in connection with the issuance of Decree-Law No. 142 of 2026 transferring some members of the Public Prosecution to serve as judges in the Court of First Instance.

The Supreme Council of the Judiciary stated in a press release that Counselor Dr. Borsly congratulated the new judges on joining the judiciary, clarified the responsibilities and duties incumbent upon them, and urged them to strive for justice, safeguard the interests of litigants, and continuously expand their knowledge and expertise by staying abreast of developments in judicial principles, jurisprudential research, and technical fields, thereby enabling them to fulfill their mission to the highest standards. He also advised them to do good for the State of Kuwait, protect its security and stability, and reciprocate the great generosity bestowed upon them by their beloved country.

Attending the oath-taking ceremony, in addition to the President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary and Chief Justice of the Court of Cassation, was the Deputy President of the Court of First Instance, Counselor Khaled Al-Othman, in accordance with Article 25 of Decree-Law No. 80 of 2026 promulgating the Law on the Organization of the Judiciary.

This development is part of the plan and timeline established by the Supreme Council of the Judiciary to fully Kuwaitize the judiciary and the members of the judicial authority by the end of the 2029/2030 judicial year, in implementation of the High Command issued in this regard. (End) N.S. / A.N.D.