KUWAIT CITY, July 24: Minister of Justice Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait affirmed that, “Laws are not the Holy Quran. They are not sacred texts, but rather are meant to serve the public good, support employment, and organize the relationship between the people and the state”, reports Al-Seyassah daily. In a press statement, Minister Al-Sumait said, “We have amended the laws and are closely monitoring their impact and effectiveness among the public”, stressing that any amendments must be approached with discretion. He clarified that the state is entering a new era in which leadership is closely linked to the quality of legislation, adding that as long as laws are implemented properly, the process of amendment will continue.
Confirming what the daily published recently, Minister Al-Sumait issued a decision to cancel all actions taken by the selection committee responsible for the appointment of junior legal researchers eligible for the position of public prosecutor, as well as the supporting team. All related procedures and results were deemed null and void. He decided that the written exams and personal interviews for applicants would be reorganized according to a new mechanism, to be announced at a later date.
The minister revealed that serious violations had marred the work of the committee and its team, reaching such an extent that no subsequent correction or review could remedy the damage. Speaking to KUNA, Minister Al-Sumait explained that the decision to cancel the committee and its supporting team, which was formed under Ministerial Resolutions No. 1602/2024 and 1603/2024, stems from the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to upholding the principles of equal opportunity, fairness, and transparency in judicial appointments, as well as maintaining public trust in the integrity of the judiciary. The ministry will reorganize the written tests and personal interviews for applicants based on a new mechanism, which will be announced at a later date.
Al-Sumait stressed that the position of junior legal researcher, which qualifies its holder for appointment as a public prosecutor, is a pivotal role, as it represents the first building block of the judicial system and plays a great role in shaping the judiciary body. He emphasized that judicial positions are both a responsibility and a trust that require the highest levels of competence, integrity, and impartiality. Al-Sumait revealed that the Ministry of Justice had received a number of complaints and grievances regarding the recent admissions process, raising serious concerns about its fairness and the validity of its outcomes. Upon reviewing the documents and evidence, it was confirmed that violations had occurred that compromised the integrity of the entire admissions process and rendered the results unrepresentative of the applicants’ true performance.
