Kuwait

Kuwait's legal system and legal research

Online guide to the law and legal system of Kuwait written by Ahmed Khedr who is a lecturer in law and corporate affairs. The guide was published in 2010 on the Globalex website and made freely available by the Hauser Global Law School Program at the New York University School of Law. The guide has an introduction and general history to Kuwait including a historical timeline. An outline of the Kuwaiti legal system has sections covering the issuing of laws, the role of the Amir, the prime minister and other ministers, the National Assembly, the judicial structure and the court system.

World Law: Kuwait

Part of WorldLII's Countries service covering the State of Kuwait. A full range of browse and search features are provided. Link collections include materials relating to the Government, an Introduction to Kuwaiti Law and specific subject sections dealing with Banking and Finance and Military Law. A stored search will automatically query all of WorldLII for items about Kuwait. The WorldLII service is being developed by the Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII).

Constitution of Kuwait

English text of the Constitution of Kuwait, provided by International Constitutional Law (ICL) at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The Constitution was adopted in 1962. The site highlights key points in the Constitution and provides brief background information as well as the Constitution itself.

Middle Eastern Laws

The Middle Eastern Laws section of the AP Consulting website provides basic information and guidance on business law and procedures in Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. AP Consulting is a law firm specialising in Middle Eastern Law with offices in the Middle East and Washington, DC.

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