Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1915

An appeal in criminal matters is a personal right of the convicted person, exercised by him personally or through an agent. Lodging an appeal by a lawyer who does not hold a power of attorney at the time of the challenge. Its effect. The appeal is inadmissible - 524 - Criminal Procedures and Trials in form because it was lodged by a person lacking capacity. This is not altered by the convicted person's authorizing the lawyer in the minutes of a hearing before the court of first instance to plead on his behalf without authorizing him to challenge by appeal.