Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 576

Sentencing an employee of Kuwait Airways to a penalty for a felony or a misdemeanour involving dishonour or breach of trust forfeits his right to remain in public office. His service must be terminated. The reason for this: loss of confidence in him and absence of the requirement of good reputation which he must possess and which must not cease to characterise him as long as he holds his position. Issuance of a judgment suspending execution of the sentence or refraining from pronouncing it. It does not necessarily terminate the employee's relationship. The matter remains discretionary for the competent authority so long as its assessment is free of abuse or misuse of power. An example. See also: Discipline. - Concerning the precautionary suspension of a public employee:-