Judicial Studies: Kuwait's Constitution Ensures Fundamental Principles of Rights and Freedoms and Safeguards Personal Liberty
The Institute and the High Commissioner hold a workshop on international standards and human rights
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
Saud Al-Sanea, Deputy Director of the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies for the Continuous and Specialized Training Sector, said on Sunday that the Constitution of the State of Kuwait 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 upon which the legislative system operates.
This statement was made by Al-Sanea, speaking on behalf of the Institute’s Director, First Counselor Badr Al-Musaed, during a workshop held 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. The workshop focused on international human rights standards and related legal obligations.
Al-Sanea added that the Institute believes that developing judicial work extends beyond familiarity with national legislation to include deepening knowledge of relevant international standards and understanding their implementation mechanisms. He noted that the workshop embodies this approach by exploring human rights in national legislation and international instruments, and by illustrating how their principles impact 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 laws, protecting rights, and upholding justice. He expressed confidence that the workshop would provide an opportunity to exchange expertise, enrich legal knowledge, and link international standards with practical judicial applications, thereby positively reflecting on the quality of judicial performance.
For his part, Shqoura, in a similar address, expressed sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Institute for its constructive cooperation with OHCHR and its continuous efforts to enhance legal and judicial knowledge, as well as to provide training opportunities and platforms for exchanging experiences among judicial and legal professionals.
He congratulated Kuwait on its election as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the term 2027–2029, looking forward to this membership serving as an additional opportunity to strengthen cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms and to continue efforts aimed at fulfilling international commitments and enhancing the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
He 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, exchanging experiences and practices, and discussing practical challenges related to the implementation of human rights standards.
Attending the workshop were Ahmad Al-Miqdad, PhD, Counselor, Deputy Director of the Institute for Communications, Relations, and Research; and Abdullah Abu Shiba, Counselor, Deputy Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Human Rights Affairs.
The workshop, which concludes its proceedings next Wednesday, discusses ways to strengthen and build national and legal capacities in the field of human rights, exchange expertise, and raise awareness in this area, as well as address practical challenges associated with human rights standards.
