Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1653

The review of the administrative judiciary in ascertaining the legality of the challenged decision. Its limit. It does not extend to weighing the appropriateness of the decision or matters falling within the sphere of discretionary expediency possessed by the administrative authority without review. It may examine and assess the facts on which the administrative decision was based if they are connected with the law. The reason therefor and its effect. - The Constitution guarantees means of artistic expression of ideas in accordance with the conditions and arrangements prescribed by law. Recourse must be had to artistic expert opinion when the court reviews the legality of administrative decisions banning artistic works or refusing to authorize them. The reason therefor: the availability of a neutral opinion concerning what is sought to be published or authorized. The challenged judgment’s contravention of this view. Renders it defective and requires its cassation.