​The State of Kuwait officially issued Decree Law No. 51 of 2026 today regarding the allocation of specialized judicial circuits.

This legislative move focuses exclusively on crimes related to internal and external state security as well as various terrorist acts.

Government authorities published the decree in the official gazette Kuwait Alyoum emphasizing the immediate implementation of these new specialized judicial procedures.

The first article mandates the formation of specific circuits within the Plenary Court headed by a consultant and two Kuwaiti judges.

These circuits hold exclusive jurisdiction over felonies and misdemeanors involving state security and terrorism as defined by the updated national penal codes.

According to the official decree these specialized courts are granted full authority over preventive detention measures as stipulated in the criminal procedures law.

Kuwait also established dedicated circuits within the Court of Appeal to review challenges against initial rulings issued by the primary specialized circuits.

The law states that judgments delivered by the Court of Appeal in these specific matters are final and cannot be appealed further.

A key provision of the decree requires these specialized circuits to resolve cases with high speed while prohibiting civil claims in these proceedings.

Existing court departments must transfer all ongoing state security and terrorism cases to the newly formed circuits unless a verdict is pending.

The Kuwaiti government clarified that this special litigation system is necessary due to the extreme danger terrorism poses to national stability and peace.

Legal experts noted that providing two levels of litigation ensures both swift justice and sufficient protection of the rights of the accused individuals.

The explanatory note attached to the decree highlights that the nature of these crimes requires a unique judicial approach to safeguard the nation.

The Prime Minister and Cabinet ministers are now tasked with enforcing this law which becomes effective immediately upon its official public notification.

This strategic judicial reform underscores the commitment of the State of Kuwait to modernizing its legal framework against modern security threats and terrorism.

By centralizing these sensitive cases within specialized Kuwaiti judicial bodies the state aims to enhance the efficiency of the national security apparatus.

This official announcement marks a significant step in strengthening the rule of law and ensuring a firm judicial response to any internal threats.