Al-Samit reports drop in kidnapping and honor crimes
The Minister of Justice, Nasser Al-Sumait, stated that statistics from the Ministry of Justice showed a 45.5% decrease in kidnapping cases during the first half of 2026, dropping from 99 to 54 cases. Crimes related to indecency and defamation also declined by 28%, with notable reductions in offenses such as forced indecency—down by 50%—and child abductions—down by 45.3%. These declines coincide with ongoing efforts to develop the penal system and strengthen legal protections, including the abolition of a previous legal exemption that allowed for the accountability of kidnappers, as well as the enactment of the Domestic Violence Protection Law, which enhanced safeguards for the most vulnerable groups. This is part of a government plan to update legislation and reinforce legal sovereignty.
Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary
Comments (0)