Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1557

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

English translation of the principle

The rule is that a criminal trial must be based on the oral investigation conducted by the court at the hearing. This may not be encroached upon except by the parties’ express or implied waiver. Contravention of this. Inadequate reasoning and infringement of the right of defence requiring cassation of the judgment.
Arabic original
الأصل أن المحاكمة الجزائية يجب أن تبني على التحقيق الشفوي الذي تجريه المحكمة في الجلسة. لا يجوز الافتئات على ذلك إلا بتنازل الخصوم صراحة أو ضمناً. مخالفة ذلك. قصور وإخلال بحق الدفاع يُوجب تمييز الحكم.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٢٠/٢٠٠٤ جزائي جلسة ١٥/٣/٢٠٠٥ القسم الخامس المجلد الثالث عشر ص٥٨٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 437. PDF pages: 430.

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