02/04/2026
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02/04/2026
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Kuwait Court
KUWAIT CITY, April 2: The Court of Appeals upheld the ruling of the Criminal Court, which sentenced a Bedoun (Stateless) to three years in prison for disseminating false news about the Central Agency for Remedying Illegal Residents Status (CARIRS).
In its reasoning, the Criminal Court asserted that the dissemination of news, particularly content that affects the prestige and standing of the nation, requires careful verification and thorough investigation.
However, the defendant exceeded this boundary by publishing claims deemed to be inciting public opinion without presenting credible evidence to substantiate his assertions, and he relied on unverified statements.
The court added that the defendant's allegations of defamation of the nation and undermining its position contradict the established approach to the protection of human rights. It affirmed that the actions of the defendant were not intended for reform, as they were rather aimed at inciting discord and harming public interest.
By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff