Deputy Director of the 'Judicial Studies Institute': The Constitution Established the Basic Principles of Rights and Freedoms

The Deputy Director of the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies for the Continuous and Specialized Training Sector, Advisor Saud Al-Sanea, said on Sunday that the Kuwaiti Constitution is committed to establishing the fundamental principles of rights and freedoms, safeguarding personal liberty, guaranteeing the right to litigation, and ensuring judicial independence. These principles form the foundation from which the legislative system emanates. This statement was made in a speech delivered on behalf of the Institute’s Director, First Advisor Badr Al-Musaed, during a workshop organized by the Institute in collaboration with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), represented by its Regional Representative for the Middle East and North Africa, Mazen Shqoura, on international standards pertaining to human rights and related legal obligations.

Al-Sanea added that the Institute believes that developing judicial work is not limited to familiarity with national legislation, but extends to deepening knowledge of relevant international standards and understanding the mechanisms for their implementation. He noted that the workshop embodies this approach by examining human rights in national legislation and international instruments, and clarifying the impact of their principles on Kuwaiti criminal justice. He emphasized the importance of investing in the training of judges, public prosecutors, and other legal professionals, considering them the cornerstone for enforcing legislation, protecting rights, and establishing justice. He expressed confidence that the workshop would provide a platform for exchanging expertise and enriching legal knowledge, linking international standards with practical judicial applications, thereby positively reflecting on the quality of judicial performance.

For his part, Shqoura stated that OHCHR places special importance on cooperation with judicial institutions and law enforcement agencies through providing technical support, capacity building, and enhancing knowledge of international human rights standards. He added that the workshop represents an important opportunity for dialogue, exchange of experiences and practices, and discussion of practical challenges related to the implementation of human rights standards.

Attending the workshop were the Institute’s Deputy Director for Communications, Relations, and Research Sector, Advisor Dr. Ahmad Al-Miqdad, and the Deputy Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Human Rights Affairs, Advisor Abdullah Abushiba. The workshop, which concludes on Wednesday, discusses ways to strengthen and build national and legal capacities in the field of human rights, exchange expertise, enhance awareness in this area, and address practical challenges related to human rights standards.