Justice Minister and Legal Advisor Nasser Al-Saneet announced on Tuesday the completion of two national draft laws aimed at enhancing compliance with international humanitarian law, noting that they have been referred to the Fatwa and Legislation Department for review before submission to the Council of Ministers.

In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Justice Minister, who also chairs the National Standing Committee for International Humanitarian Law, stated that the Ministry—in cooperation with the Committee—has finalized a draft law on the protection of the Red Crescent emblem and other humanitarian symbols, as well as a draft law on international crimes.

He added that "both drafts have been submitted to the Fatwa and Legislation Department for review and final drafting before being presented to the Council of Ministers and forwarded to the higher authorities for approval within the state’s legislative framework."

Al-Saneet explained that the draft law on protecting the Red Crescent emblem and humanitarian symbols establishes national legal safeguards for the Red Crescent emblem and other symbols used in conflicts and disasters, in accordance with the Geneva Conventions and their protocols. This aims to prevent misuse and uphold the neutral humanitarian nature of medical and relief operations.

Regarding the draft law on international crimes, he clarified that it grants Kuwaiti courts the necessary jurisdiction to address such "serious" crimes, while adhering to the principle of complementarity outlined in Article 17 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

He noted that "this achievement aligns with the National Committee’s priorities to harmonize domestic legislation with international humanitarian law, reinforcing Kuwait’s humanitarian commitments."

The drafts were prepared in a previous committee session by a national team of legal experts, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as part of an ongoing strategic partnership with its regional mission.

Al-Saneet, who heads the Permanent National Committee for International Humanitarian Law, extended his sincere gratitude to committee members and all participating local and international experts. He reaffirmed the state’s commitment to further embedding respect for international humanitarian law within its legal and institutional frameworks.