Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 55

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

English translation of the principle

The accused’s attendance at the appeal hearing despite not having been notified of it. Does not entail nullity. - The failure of the accused or his lawyer to request an adjournment of the appeal hearing. Negates the allegation of infringement of the right of defence.
Arabic original
حضور المتهم بجلسة الاستئناف رغم عدم إعلانه بها. لا يترتب عليه البطلان. - عدم طلب المتهم أو محاميه تأجيل نظر الاستئناف. ينتفي معه قالة الإخلال بحق الدفاع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٩٨/١٩٩٦ جزائي جلسة ٢٠/١٠/١٩٩٧ القسم الرابع – المجلد السابع ص ٢٦٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 130. PDF pages: 123.

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