Kuwait advances swift justice reforms
Kuwait has experienced a qualitative development in its justice system, resulting from a broad package of legislative and regulatory reforms launched more than a year ago. These measures aim to expedite case resolutions and improve the efficiency of courts. Among the key procedures, the Court of Cassation expanded its case dismissal process, resolving 17,400 appeals during the 2025-2026 judicial year, representing a 17.7% increase over the previous year. Additionally, the rate of case dismissals in the summary and appeal circuits increased significantly, leading to a reduction in case resolution times from over two years to just two months. Furthermore, processes for handling judicial notifications were completed through electronic linking with relevant authorities, and the percentage of electronic notifications in criminal cases rose to 27,665 within a short period, up from just 12 notifications in 2025. An electronic system for issuing criminal orders was also launched to facilitate fully digital judgments, aiming to reduce time and costs. Legislative amendments, including the law to reduce reliance on paper, have contributed to a 21% decrease in the total number of cases filed and a 40% reduction in enforcement orders. These efforts are part of Kuwait’s initiative to build a faster, more transparent digital judicial system.
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