Kuwait Outlines Anti-Torture Efforts as Part of Human Rights Commitment.

Kuwait: Kuwait has made tangible progress in national measures aiming to clamp down on torture and other cruel practices, in line with the relevant 1996 UN treaty, a senior diplomat said on Tuesday, citing the UN convention against torture. According to Kuwait News Agency, Kuwait's permanent delegate to the UN and other international organizations, Nasser Al-Heyn, outlined the measures his country has taken in line with the UN treaty. He stated that a routine report Kuwait has assembled on the matter is a testament to its unflinching commitment to the protection of human rights, which is embedded in national policies. Amid an international gathering of human rights organizations in Geneva, Al-Heyn discussed measures such as incorporating human rights principles into school curricula and improving prison conditions by easing overcrowding. He also mentioned efforts to lecture security personnel on the proper treatment of detainees, all of which illustrate Kuwait's commitment to the UN treaty. The Kuwaiti dip lomat further highlighted the significance of ensuring the "independence" of the judiciary and respecting national laws, as outlined in the Kuwaiti constitution. He pointed to the right of a "fair trial" for those indicted for various crimes as a key example of Kuwait's dedication to upholding human rights.