Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 491

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

English translation of the principle

Ascertaining legal facts and weighing evidence, including the accused's statements against himself and against other accused persons. Within the authority of the trial court, provided it is sound.
Arabic original
استظهار الحقائق القانونية ووزن الأدلة. ومنها أقوال المتهم في حق نفسه. وحق غيره من المتهمين. من سلطة محكمة الموضوع مادام سائغاً.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٩٣/١٩٨٥ جزائي جلسة ١٦/١٢/١٩٨٥ القسم الأول – المجلد الثالث ص ٢٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 230. PDF pages: 223.

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