Last Change:

03/22/2025

The Constitution of Kuwait

Year: 1962

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1962/en/104436?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=constitution&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Kuwait&sort=score&ss_collection_name%5B%5D=Legal+Instruments&result=result-104436-en
Description

The Constitution of Kuwait establishes the country as a sovereign Arab state with Islam as its official religion and Arabic as the national language. It sets up the framework for the nation's governance and outlines the rights and duties of its citizens through five parts. Article 29 affirms equality in human dignity and public rights without discrimination based on race, origin, language, or religion, though its practical application primarily benefits Kuwaiti citizens. 

Selected provisions
The Constitution of Kuwait - Generic

The Constitution of Kuwait - Generic