National Assembly (Kuwait)
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The National Assembly (Arabic: مجلس الأمة) is the unicameral legislature of Kuwait. The National Assembly meets in Kuwait City. Because political parties are illegal in Kuwait,[1] candidates run as independents.[1] The National Assembly is made up of 50 elected members, then this 50 will be chosen from by the Emir and 16 direct appointed government ministers (ex officio members).[1]
National Assembly of Kuwait مجلس الأمة الكويتي Majlis al-ʾUmma al-Kuwaytiyy | |
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18th Legislative Session | |
Type | |
Type | |
Term limits | None |
History | |
New session started | June 20, 2023 (2023-06-20) |
Leadership | |
Ahmed al-Sadoun since June 20, 2023 | |
Mohammed al-Mutair since June 20, 2023 | |
Secretary | Mubarak al-Tasha since June 20, 2023 |
Controller | Mohammed al-Huwaila since June 20, 2023 |
Structure | |
Seats | 50 elected members Up to 16 appointed members |
Political groups | Government
Elected members
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Length of term | Four years |
Elections | |
Single non-transferable vote | |
Last election | April 4, 2024 |
Next election | 2028 |
Meeting place | |
Building of the National Assembly of Kuwait Kuwait City, Kuwait | |
Website | |
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The National Assembly is nominally elected but it operates in an authoritarian context where the Emir of Kuwait dominates politics and can dissolve the assembly.[2] However, in contrast to parliaments in other Gulf kingdoms, the Kuwaiti assembly has considerably more formal and informal power than elsewhere in the region.[3]
The assembly has frequently been banned or dissolved by the royal government in Kuwait. The assembly was banned from 1976 to 1981 and from 1986 to 1991, but each time restored due to popular protests.[3] From 2006 to March 2024, the assembly was dissolved 12 times.[3]