Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1244

State of Kuwait · Criminal Procedure · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

Following the accused through the various aspects of his substantive defence. Not necessary. Adopting an accused's statements against himself and against others is within the trial court's authority.
Arabic original
تتبع المتهم في مناحي دفاعه الموضوعي. غير لازم. الأخذ بأقوال متهم في حق نفسه وحق غيره من سلطة محكمة الموضوع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٨٩/١٩٨٤ جزائي جلسة ٥/١١/١٩٨٤ القسم الأول المجلد الثالث ص٢٤٢) (والطعن ٥٩/١٩٩٨ جزائي جلسة ٨/٢/١٩٩٩ القسم الرابع المجلد الثامن ص٣٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 385. PDF pages: 378.

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