Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 509

The offense of kidnapping. Established by removing the victim from the place from which he was kidnapped by force and with intent to inflict harm. It is an instantaneous offense completed and terminated upon the mere removal of the victim from the place from which he was kidnapped and his detention. The kidnapped person's remaining detained for any period does not form part of the legal elements of the offense. - Assessment of the element of force in the offense of kidnapping and the existence of criminal intent therein. A factual matter. Its condition. - The existence of kinship between the offender and the victim in the offense of kidnapping, or whatever the motive for kidnapping may be. Has no effect on the establishment of that offense.