Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 289

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

English translation of the principle

The police officer’s duty upon learning of the fact of the offence. Proceeding to its location, hearing the statements of those reporting it, summoning and hearing witnesses, conducting inquiries, hearing what the accused states, and recording his confession.
Arabic original
واجب رجل الشرطة عند علمه بواقع الجريمة. الانتقال إلى مكانها وسماع أقوال المبلغين واستدعاء الشهود وسماعهم وإجراء التحريات ويسمع ما يبديه المتهم وتدوين اعترافه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٨/١٩٩٢ جزائي جلسة ١٥/٦/١٩٩٢ القسم الثالث – المجلد الرابع ص ٦٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 187. PDF pages: 180.

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