Declarations and Reservations
(Unless otherwise indicated, the declarations and reservations were made
upon ratification, accession or succession.)
Kuwait 31, 76

Reservations:

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2. Article 9, paragraph 2

       The Government of Kuwait reserves its right not to implement the provision contained in article 9, paragraph 2, of the Convention, inasmuch as it runs counter to the Kuwaiti Nationality Act, which stipulates that a child's nationality shall be determined by that of his father.

3. Article 16 (f)

       The Government of the State of Kuwait declares that it does not consider itself bound by the provision contained in article 16 (f) inasmuch as it conflicts with the provisions of the  Islamic  Shariah , Islam being the official religion of the State.

       4. The Government of Kuwait declares that it is not bound by the provision contained in article 29, paragraph 1.