Justice Minister Reports 53.2% Drop in Assaults First Half 2026
According to statistics from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Justice, there has been a significant decline of 53% in assault cases during the first half of 2026, decreasing from 607 to 284 cases. This includes reductions in intentional homicide and attempted murder cases by 7.7%, assault cases by 63.6%, and threats of murder by 43.4%. Additionally, cases of suicide and attempted suicide decreased by 44.3%. As part of legislative reforms, legal provisions that were lenient towards murder crimes were abolished, the possession of bladed weapons in public places was criminalized, and new laws were enacted to protect families and children, all aimed at strengthening community protection and stability.
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