I searched the list of the world’s ten safest countries according to the Global Peace Index, and Kuwait did not appear among them. Expanding the list to twenty, then thirty countries, Kuwait was still absent. This highlighted the inaccuracy of the rankings, especially given that some countries on the list are clearly less safe than Kuwait. So, what does it take for Kuwait to truly be recognized as safer? One of the most difficult tasks for any official is balancing national security requirements with the need to ensure citizens and residents enjoy a free and dignified life.
This equation is a complex challenge and a constant point of debate in both political philosophy and modern law. This balance can be achieved through several principles and effective mechanisms, including:
1. Ensuring that laws are strict, transparent, and clear.
2. Guaranteeing that security measures, such as surveillance or electronic monitoring, are legally justified and strictly limited to protect the fundamental rights of all individuals.
3. Subjecting security procedures to regular review to prevent arbitrary use, while preserving the right to challenge and legally contest these measures through independent judicial mechanisms.
4. The principle of proportionality must be upheld, ensuring that all security measures correspond to the level of threat and that only the minimum necessary restrictions are imposed, avoiding any unjustified limitation of freedoms.
5. Security measures should be essential for maintaining public order without infringing upon freedom of expression and privacy.
6. Civil society and the media should be actively involved in monitoring and oversight, helping detect violations and fostering a culture that respects freedoms without overemphasizing security. Transparency within security agencies builds trust and allows citizens to accept exceptional measures during crises without feeling constantly threatened.
7. The government must guarantee the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the Constitution, and provide society members with ample space for movement and expression.
At the same time, clear limits should be set on the scope of state intervention, with authorities strictly adhering to the principles of justice and accountability. 8. Individual privacy must be protected, and the conditions for collecting and using personal data, particularly in electronic surveillance, must comply with transparency standards.
This measure is necessary due to the spread of rumors on social media, requiring relevant authorities to reassure the public that their private lives are protected. Security personnel have no right to enter homes without a warrant from the Public Prosecutor and must act strictly within the law. Deportation should occur only when required by national security. Yes, we have a problem related to the high percentage of expatriates compared to citizens (70:30), combined with an increase in serious crimes committed by a specific group that is difficult to eliminate or manage.
It is essential to find effective ways to deal with this issue, given the importance of reducing the scale and severity of these violations, which continue to rise. I hope that cameras and recording devices will be used to document interactions between security personnel and detainees or offenders. This would prevent any abuse or misconduct by either party, protect the rights of both sides, and ensure justice is upheld.
By Ahmad alsarraf
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