KUWAIT: The government is keen on cooperating with the judicial authority in line with HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s directives and article 50 of the constitution, said HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah on Monday. This affirmation came after HH Sheikh Dr Mohammad’s meeting with President of the Supreme Judicial Council and Head of the Court of Cassation, Justice Dr Adel Majed Bouresli.
HH the Prime Minister also expressed pride in the professionalism and competence of the judicial authority, which serves to protect the rights of individuals and state as stipulated by the constitution and law. He affirmed the judicial authority is an essential pillar to achieve justice in the land.
Minister of Justice and Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Faisal Al-Ghareeb attended the meeting between the two top officials, held at the Supreme Judicial Council’s headquarters. Article 50 of the constitution states the system of government is based on the principle of separation of powers functioning in cooperation with each other in accordance with the provisions of the constitution. None of these powers may relinquish all or part of their competence specified in the constitution, the article stipulates.
On Sunday, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr Mohammad held talks at the National Assembly on updating a legislation roadmap that was set with the previous government at the start of the current Assembly term in November with Assembly Speaker Ahmad Al-Saadoun, Deputy Speaker Mohammad Al-Mutair and members of the parliamentary committee for coordination with the government. — KUNA