Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1605

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

English translation of the principle

Following the accused through the aspects of his substantive defence and every doubt he raises is not necessary for a conviction. An implicit response suffices.
Arabic original
متابعة المتهم في مناحي دفاعه الموضوعي وفي كل شبهة يثيرها غير لازم للحكم بالإدانة. كفاية الرد الضمني.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١١٦/١٩٨٧ جزائي جلسة ٥/١٠/١٩٨٧ القسم الثاني المجلد الرابع ص٤٦٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 444. PDF pages: 437.

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