Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 163

The opinion of the Supreme Judicial Council on matters concerning members of the judiciary and the Public Prosecution on which the Minister seeks its advice. It is not binding on the Minister and does not affect their employment status. Its nature. A preparatory act preceding the Minister's decision. - The finality of an administrative decision. When it exists. Its issuance by the competent authority, and subject to its producing its legal effect immediately and directly and there being no administrative authority to review it. Example: the Minister of Justice's procedures for seeking the Supreme Judicial Council's opinion on payment of a judge's salary do not constitute a final administrative decision suspending the applicant from work. - 51 - Administrative