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The Case of Huda Al-Ajmi

Case Law

Country

Kuwait

Country Location

Latitude: 29.345072482286373

Longitude: 47.46711730957032

Country Location (linked Case Law): Kuwait

Decision Date: Jun 10, 2013

Case Status: On Appeal

Case Outcome (Procedural)

Motion Denied
Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling

Case Outcome (Disposition)

Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)

Keywords

Freedom of Expression
Insult to Head of State
Sedition
Social Media

Judicial Body: First Instance Court

Court Name: The Criminal Court

Case Number: 2013/13

Case Summary: The defendant in this case, Huda Al-Ajmi, is a 37 year-old teacher. Ms. Al-Ajami's sole crime is posting on Twitter, criticizing the head of state. She was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment as a result after one court hearing on June 10, 2013.

Related Law

Source URL: Columbia Global Freedom of Expression

Notes: Kuwait has punishes for insulting its ruler,who is described as "immune and inviolable" in the constitution.

The decision does not establish a binding or persuasive precedent within its jurisdiction.

Collection

SMEX

Date Updated: May 14, 2024

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BBC Article

Jurist News - Full Case Information

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CYRILLA: Global Digital Rights Law

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