Justice Ministry limits staff to 30 percent while ensuring uninterrupted court sessions

The Ministry of Justice affirmed its commitment to making every possible effort to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of court operations and the regular conduct of judicial sessions, safeguarding the rights of litigants and maintaining the stability of the judicial system amid current regional developments.

In a press statement issued Tuesday, the ministry said it has implemented necessary measures to regulate workflow and adjust staffing levels in line with decisions by the Civil Service Council and an external circular issued by the Civil Service Bureau, reports Al-Rai daily.

Under the new arrangements, employee attendance across several sectors — including Administrative and Technical Affairs, Judicial and Legal Affairs, the General Administration for Execution, the General Administration for Experts, departments affiliated with the Minister of Justice and the Undersecretary, the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office — will not exceed 30 percent of total staff in each department.

The rate may be increased if required in coordination with the Civil Service Commission.

The ministry also directed supervisory personnel to monitor workflow on a daily basis and reorganize the duties of session secretaries to three days per week.

Shift systems will continue in applicable departments, while evening work periods have been suspended, except for the Criminal Execution Department.