Kuwaiti parliamentary security committee tackles sensitive issues

The National Assembly, during the current 14th legislative term, has devoted special attention to national security, in shadow of insecurity and instability prevailing In some regional and foreign nations.
The parliament said in a report, released on Saturday, that the National Assembly's interior and defense affairs committee, "had taken serious steps to back up the State action for safeguarding citizens and expatriates, particularly amid the current conditions, thus putting all available resources as disposal of the national security system." It further indicated that the commission had enacted legislations at this level.
The commission groups five members; it is headed during the current term by MP Abdullah Al-Maayouf. It includes the rapporteur, Majed Al-Mutairi, in addition to the MPs Sultan Al-Shemmari, Abdullah Al-Adwani and Askar Al-Enezi.
It tackles sensitive affairs concerning the military and security sectors, namely the ministries of interior and defense, the National Guards and the fire department.
On January 27, the commission won parliament approval of a bill regarding confiscation of arms and ammunition. At a session held on January 28th, the Assembly amended Law Number 22 (1967), tackling issues related to the military service, positions, personnel vacations and duration of military service.
Still on the shelve are draft laws regarding establishment of the public anti-drugs authority and the military service.
It has held, since October 28, 2014 till December 31st, five meetings, in addition to three sessions with the committee of legislative and legal affairs, examining the arms collection law.
MP Al-Maayouf acknowledged that the commission members had done their best to approve the arms law, which had been one of the slogans raised by the MPs during their electoral campaigns. He confirmed that the military service law would be blessed, noting its necessity in the youth sound upbringing and service for the homeland.
The commission, during the current term, will take decisions regarding the nationalization file, including the issue of the illegal residents, children of Kuwaiti women and female divorcees.
"What's at stake is opening these files, instead of leaving things as they are," he added. It will also tackle other topics related to security cameras and the higher authority for drugs and alcohol, he said noting that the issue of narcotics has become, particularly, alarming.