Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1499

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

English translation of the principle

The offence of using force and violence against a public official. A separate discussion in the judgment of the intention to use force. Not necessary. The condition for this. - The appellant's plea that he was unaware of the victims' status. Substantial. The court must address it. Failure to do so. Vitiates the judgment and requires its cassation. The effect thereof. 4- Reasons for a judgment of acquittal:-
Arabic original
جريمة استعمال القوة والعنف مع موظف عام. تحدث الحكم فيها عن نية استعمال القوة استقلالاً. غير لازم. شرط ذلك. - دفع الطاعن بعدم علمه بصفة المجني عليهم. جوهري. وجوب أن تعرض له المحكمة. إغفال ذلك. يعيب الحكم ويُوجب تمييزه. أثر ذلك. ٤- تسبيب حكم البراءة:-
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٤٠٦/٢٠٠٥ جزائي جلسة ١٨/٤/٢٠٠٦ القسم الخامس المجلد الثالث عشر ص٤٦٥)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 423. PDF pages: 416.

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