Kuwait Lawyers Society requests seat for lawyers at disciplinary table

The Kuwait Lawyers Society (KLS) has formally requested that lawyers be permitted to attend disciplinary investigations and trials involving employees of government institutions. In a letter to the President of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), Dr. Essam Al-Rubaian, KLS stated its objective is to safeguard employee rights and promote the principles of justice.

The society highlighted that some government bodies currently bar lawyers from these sessions, citing a lack of specific legal clauses mandating or allowing such representation. KLS contends this interpretation is flawed, asserting that the request aligns with general jurisprudential principles and fair trial standards.

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actions are permissible unless explicitly prohibited

KLS emphasized the principle that actions are permissible unless explicitly forbidden, and general rules apply unless exceptions are stated. The society argues there is no existing law preventing an employee from being accompanied by legal counsel during an investigation. Therefore, KLS maintains that the fundamental rules guaranteeing an accused individual's right to legal representation and oversight of investigative proceedings should be applied.

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a general rule applies unless otherwise specified