Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 584

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

English translation of the principle

Whether or not to interrogate the accused. Within the court's unrestricted discretion. The basis for this. Article 162, Criminal Procedures. The appellant's plea in this respect is incorrect.
Arabic original
استجواب المتهم من عدمه. من إطلاقات المحكمة. أساس ذلك. المادة ١٦٢ إجراءات جزائية. دفع الطاعن في هذا الخصوص غير صحيح.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٨١/٢٠١٠ جزائي جلسة ٦/٢/٢٠١١ مجلة القضاء والقانون س ٣٩ ج ١ ص ٣٦١)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 246. PDF pages: 239.

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