Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 226

Reporting crimes is a right of individuals and a duty incumbent upon them. Their failure to do so results in their being subject to punishment. Article 14 of the Criminal Procedure and Trials Law. - Holding the reporting person liable for compensation merely because his report is false. Its condition. That he knew the facts he reported were false and intended to offend and harm the reporting person, or that it is established that the report was made hastily, recklessly and without precaution. - Assessment of misuse of the right to report, or its absence. A matter for the trial court. Its condition.