Offences and penalties under the Penal Code, investigation, prosecution and trial, defamation, fraud, theft and drugs, juvenile cases and settlement. (120 articles)

Insults and Abuse in WhatsApp Groups in Kuwait: Admin Liability, Forwarding, Reactions and Silence
22 Sep 2026
Insults and Abuse in WhatsApp Groups in Kuwait: Admin Liability, Forwarding, Reactions and Silence

Is a closed WhatsApp group "public" for defamation purposes? Who is liable for an abusive...

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Online Extortion of Minors in Kuwait: Warning Signs, the Guardian's Role, Reporting, and Protecting the Child Victim
22 Sep 2026
Online Extortion of Minors in Kuwait: Warning Signs, the Guardian's Role, Reporting, and Protecting the Child Victim

A guardian's guide when a child is extorted online in Kuwait: early warning signs, immediate...

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Land Hunting in Kuwait: Permits, Seasons, Protected Species and Penalties
20 Sep 2026
Land Hunting in Kuwait: Permits, Seasons, Protected Species and Penalties

A general legal guide to hunting regulation in Kuwait: the competent authorities, permit requirements, protected...

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Electricity Theft in Kuwait: Penalties and the Responsibility of Owners and Tenants
20 Sep 2026
Electricity Theft in Kuwait: Penalties and the Responsibility of Owners and Tenants

A general legal guide to electricity and water theft in Kuwait: what counts as meter...

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Bank Fraud and Card Theft in Kuwait: Bank Liability, Customer Rights, and How to Recover Your Money
16 Sep 2026
Bank Fraud and Card Theft in Kuwait: Bank Liability, Customer Rights, and How to Recover Your Money

A practical guide for bank fraud victims in Kuwait: common scams, what to do in...

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DNA Evidence in Kuwait: Its Weight in Criminal Proceedings and Paternity Cases
16 Sep 2026
DNA Evidence in Kuwait: Its Weight in Criminal Proceedings and Paternity Cases

A practical guide to DNA evidence under Kuwaiti law: how samples are collected and examined,...

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Bullying in Kuwait: Criminal and Civil Liability and How to Protect Your Child
16 Sep 2026
Bullying in Kuwait: Criminal and Civil Liability and How to Protect Your Child

Kuwait has no standalone anti-bullying law, yet school, online and workplace bullying can amount to...

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident Under Kuwaiti Law: Elements, Penalty, and Defences
08 Sep 2026
Leaving the Scene of an Accident Under Kuwaiti Law: Elements, Penalty, and Defences

An explanation of an offence many commit without appreciating its gravity: when does leaving an...

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Freezing Assets in Criminal Cases in Kuwait: Conditions and Challenges
08 Sep 2026
Freezing Assets in Criminal Cases in Kuwait: Conditions and Challenges

A legal guide to one of the most consequential measures: when may an accused's assets...

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Penal Orders in Kuwait: A Summary Procedure for Minor Offences
08 Sep 2026
Penal Orders in Kuwait: A Summary Procedure for Minor Offences

An explanation of a procedure many are unaware of despite its frequency: what is a...

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Withdrawal of Complaints Under Kuwaiti Law and Its Effect on Criminal Proceedings
08 Sep 2026
Withdrawal of Complaints Under Kuwaiti Law and Its Effect on Criminal Proceedings

An answer to a question raised in every case: does withdrawal end the proceedings? An...

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Powers of the Public Prosecution in Kuwait: Inquiries, Investigation, and Discontinuance Orders
07 Sep 2026
Powers of the Public Prosecution in Kuwait: Inquiries, Investigation, and Discontinuance Orders

A legal guide to the stages of criminal proceedings in Kuwait: the distinction between preliminary...

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