23/05/2026
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23/05/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, May 23: The number of felony cases the Public Prosecution received in the first quarter of this year reflects the judicial system's rising workload, with dozens of criminal cases filed round the clock. Therefore, the prosecution frequently conducts investigations and handles various types of cases to ensure the quick application of the law and to serve justice. The statistics revealed that 3,081 felony cases were registered in the first three months of the year, averaging 34 cases per day or one case every 42 minutes. It is a manifestation of the enormous pressure on the investigative and prosecutorial bodies and the vital role they play in protecting society, rights, and freedoms.
January recorded the highest number of cases received with 1,216, followed by March with 1,024 and February with 841. Attorney Inam Haidar affirmed that these figures reflect the immense responsibility borne by the prosecution and its important role in conducting investigations and handling criminal cases around the clock. She stated that the prosecution is the first line of defense in terms of protecting society and enforcing the law through the swift handling of incoming reports and cases and taking legal measures against the accused, thus ensuring justice is served while safeguarding rights and freedoms.
Attorney Abdulmohsen Al-Qattan said the prosecution's continued success in handling such a high volume of cases confirms the efficiency of the judicial system and its legal personnel, and their ability to handle various types of cases efficiently and professionally. He added that the figures recorded during the first quarter of the year proved the significant workload undertaken by the prosecution, praising the efforts exerted in expediting case processing and follow-up.
By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff