Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1438

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

English translation of the principle

A manifestly unfounded defense. Failure to respond to it. Does not vitiate the judgment. - Mere fear of assault does not constitute coercion invalidating a confession.
Arabic original
الدفاع الظاهر البطلان. عدم الرد عليه. لا يعيب الحكم. - مجرد الخوف من الاعتداء لا يعد إكراهاً مبطلاً للاعتراف.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١١٤٧/١٩٩٥ جزائي جلسة ٤/١٢/١٩٩٥ القسم الثالث المجلد الرابع ص٤٣٧)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 412. PDF pages: 405.

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