KUWAIT: The official Kuwait Alyom newspaper recently published Ministerial Resolution No. 397 of 2025, establishing a new committee called the “Committee for Following Up on the Conditions of Those Sentenced to Life Imprisonment.” This decision outlines the committee's responsibilities and powers regarding individuals sentenced to life imprisonment.

Under the resolution, the committee is empowered to:

- Examine the files of those serving life sentences and prepare a report on their condition for submission to the Minister of Interior and the Attorney General.

For individuals who have been incarcerated for 20 years or more, the following conditions must be satisfied for potential release:

- The individual must have demonstrated good conduct and behavior while in prison.
- Their release must not pose any threat to public security.

In addition, the Public Prosecutor may impose automated monitoring (electronic bracelet) for a period not exceeding five years on any individual granted release. The released person will also be subject to specific conditions, with a warning that failure to comply will result in the cancellation of their release. Conditional release decisions will be made by the Public Prosecutor based on the committee's evaluations of eligibility.

The committee is composed of the following members:

- Two additional members from the Public Prosecution Office.-
- The Director General of the General Department of Preventive Security, or their representative.
- The Director General of the General Department of Criminal Investigations, or their representative.
- The Director General of the General Administration of Correctional Institutions, or their representative.
- The Director General of the General Administration for the Enforcement of Judgments, or their representative.

- This decision will be effective from the date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.