163. […] Article 40 of the Constitution guarantees the right to education, which is compulsory and free of charge at the primary stage. In fact, article 40 stipulates that: "All Kuwaitis have a right to education, which is guaranteed by the State in accordance with the law and within the limits of public order and morality. By law, primary education shall be compulsory and free and a plan to eliminate illiteracy shall be promulgated. The State shall show particular concern for the physical, moral and intellectual development of young persons".

170. The stages of education in Kuwait are defined as follows:

(b) The primary stage at which students are enrolled from the age of six for a period of four years. Kuwait attaches the highest importance to this stage which constitutes the broad base of the education system and, consequently, is constantly being expanded. It should be noted that education is compulsory at the primary and intermediate stages;

233. Article 18 of the [Private Sector Employment] Act prohibits the employment of persons of either sex under 14 years of age in order to ensure that such young persons receive an appropriate amount of education.

234. Article 19 of the same Act makes the employment of persons from 14 to 18 years of age subject to the following conditions:

(a) They must obtain a permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour;

(b) They must undergo a medical examination before taking up employment and at periodic intervals thereafter;