Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 544

The existence of a special law. Its effect. No recourse to the provisions of the general law except in respect of provisions omitted by the special law. The reason therefor. The impermissibility of disregarding the special law in order to apply the general law, as this is inconsistent with the purpose for which the special law was enacted. - 119 - The Law - Establishment of the Audit Bureau. Its purpose: achieving effective oversight of public funds. - Attaching the Audit Bureau to the National Assembly. Its objective. Ensuring independence and safeguards for its employees and shielding them from suspected influence. - The President of the Audit Bureau. His vesting with the powers conferred by laws and regulations upon a minister with respect to the employees of his ministry, and with the authority conferred upon the Minister of Finance concerning the Bureau's budget, organization, and management of its work. He may approve promotions of technical employees without needing to obtain the approval of the Civil Service Bureau, and chairs a higher committee possessing the powers conferred by laws and regulations upon the Civil Service Council and the Civil Service Bureau in employment matters concerning all civilian State employees. - The legislature's provision of exceptional rules for the Audit Bureau in certain matters concerning its employees. The necessary consequence thereof. Compliance with those rules, without invoking provisions of the Civil Service Law or Regulations.