Government agrees on increase in judicial charges
So, What's the Latest in Kuwait's Judicial System?
Looks like the Council of Ministers is shaking things up! They've given the green light to a draft decree-law aimed at making some significant tweaks to Law No. (17) of 1973 regarding judicial fees. According to Al-Rai daily, this amendment means higher costs for litigants using judicial services, with the ultimate goal of curbing the rising trend of trivial and malicious lawsuits.
But that's not all! In a move to safeguard the educational system, particularly during crucial exam periods, the Cabinet approved another draft decree-law amending the Penal Code (Law No. 16 of 1960). This revision introduces not one, but two new articles to punish malicious actions that could disrupt or compromise the academic system.
Article (259 bis) addresses the printing, distribution, broadcasting, promotion, sale, or leak of exam questions or answers for any educational institution. Offenders face a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years in prison, as well as fines ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 Kuwaiti dinars.
Article (259 bis A) is all about tampering with student exam answers or grades without valid reasoning. Offenders could land behind bars for up to seven years and face fines between 5,000 and 10,000 Kuwaiti dinars.
These updates aim to uphold the credibility and fairness of the educational system, protecting students from potential jeopardy to their future careers.
The Council also reaffirmed its dedication to monitoring the progress of national development projects and pledged to marshal all necessary resources to bypass any hindrances that might delay advancement.
Now, if you're wondering, this recent overhaul of the Kuwaiti Penal Code, primarily focusing on the protection of the educational system during exam periods, is part of Decree-Law No. 65 of 2025. It's all about cracking down on cheating, ensuring the integrity of exams and, ultimately, safeguarding students' academic and professional futures.
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- Al-Rai Daily
- Unspecified
- Official Gazette
- Kuwait's commitment to combat cheating
- Broader legal reforms in Kuwait
- The Council of Ministers' recent decision to amend the Penal Code (Law No. 16 of 1960) not only focuses on the education system but also indicates a broader approach towards legal reforms in Kuwait within the financing of business and general news sectors.
- The significant update in Kuwait's Penal Code, aiming to prevent cheating during exams, underscores the country's commitment to education-and-self-development and politics, reinforcing the importance of academic integrity for Kuwait's future economic growth and overall development.
