Kidnap, sexual assault of minors could lead to death, life in prison
As a result, the Kuwaiti Penal Code imposes heavy penalties on those who commit such offenses. Lawyer Bandar explained that the penalty for kidnapping a child without deception or force is a maximum prison sentence. However, the penalty increases if the kidnapping is for ransom. If the kidnapping involves sexual assault, the punishment may be death or life imprisonment. The penalty is more severe if the kidnapping is carried out using force or coercion.
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