Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1329

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

English translation of the principle

For a judgment's demonstration to be complete and its adjudication sound, it suffices to set out the probative evidence it found valid in support of its conclusion that the crime occurred. Following the accused through the particulars of his defence. Unnecessary. The implication of disregarding them. Their rejection. - Evidence in criminal matters. Persuasive. The court may disregard exculpatory evidence even if contained in official documents. The limit to this.
Arabic original
حسب الحكم كيما يتم تدليله ويستقيم قضاؤه أن يورد الأدلة المنتجة التي صحت لديه على ما استخلصه من وقوع الجريمة. تعقب المتهم في جزئيات دفاعه. غير لازم. مفاد التفاته عنها. إطراحها. - الأدلة في المواد الجزائية. إقناعية. للمحكمة أن تلتفت عن دليل النفي ولو حملته أوراق رسمية. حد ذلك.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٨٣/٢٠٠١ جزائي جلسة ١٥/٤/٢٠٠٣ القسم الخامس المجلد الثالث عشر ص٤١٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 395. PDF pages: 388.

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