Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1939

The appellate court is not obliged to conduct an investigation in the case. Its hearing witnesses or refusing to hear them at its discretion. Permissible. - The accused and other litigants may request the hearing of such witnesses as they deem appropriate. - The appellant’s limiting his request before the court of first instance to hearing defence witnesses. His complaint that the appellate court disregarded a request to hear prosecution witnesses. Inadmissible. Effect thereof. - 530 - Criminal Procedure and Trials