Justice Minister: Major Kuwaiti Judicial Reform
The Kuwaiti Cabinet issued a law regulating the judiciary, which is considered the largest judicial reform in Kuwait's history. It was signed into law based on the directives of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, with the aim of developing the judiciary, enhancing efficiency and integrity, and safeguarding judicial independence. The law includes reorganizing the process of selecting and promoting members of the judiciary, setting a four-year term for senior positions renewable once, and establishing a body to unify judicial principles in the Court of Cassation to reduce discrepancies in rulings and ensure consistency in judicial interpretation. It also strengthens guarantees of access to justice, supports the promotion of national talents through faster procedures, and affirms the rule of law through judicial independence and transparency, emphasizing that the judiciary is a fundamental pillar for the stability of the state and the realization of justice.
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