KUWAIT: The environment police carried out a wide ranging campaign targeting gathering places at beaches and public parks, and 25 environmental citations were issued. The environmental violations according to article 143 (a) of environment protection law 42/2014 are as follows:

1- For throwing trash and not discarding it in designated places, the minimum fine is KD 50 and maximum KD 500.

2- For harming beaches and islands, the minimum fine is KD 250 and maximum KD 5,000.

3- For harming Kuwait Bay, such as by throwing rubbish or fishing, the punishment is a minimum of one year in jail and a maximum of three, with a minimum fine of KD 1,250 and maximum KD 5,000, or either punishment.

4- For harming the soil (according to article 40) by digging or harming its natural components, the fine is KD 250.

By Hanan Al-Saadoun