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State of Kuwait · Statutory text

Article 119 of Code of Criminal Procedure and Trials

English translation

If criminal proceedings are brought against a minor, the court or the investigator must order his guardian, his testamentary guardian, or the person caring for him to appear with him in all proceedings to assist him in defending himself, and it may, where necessary, appoint a guardian ad litem for him.
Arabic original
إذا رفعت الدعوى الجزائية على الصغير، وجب على المحكمة او المحقق ان تأمر وليه او وصيه او من يقوم برعايته بالحضور معه في جميع الاجراءات ليساعده في الدفاع عن نفسه، ولها عند الضرورة ان تعين له وصيا بالخصومة.

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