This page summarizes cases raised with Kuwait by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Kuwait. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Kuwait, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 6/3/2012. Case no. KWT 1/2012. State Reply: 30/4/2012. Alleged undue restrictions to the right of peaceful assembly. Observations The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government of Kuwait for its response to his communication dated 6 March 2012. Official translation of this reply was pending at the time of... Continue reading →
