Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 601

The trial court may form its conviction from the evidence and elements of the case in which it has confidence. The delay of the female victim and her husband in reporting the incident does not prevent the court from relying on their statements provided it has confidence in them. Reason: weighing and assessing witnesses’ statements is for the trial court. Its acceptance of a witness’s testimony. Its implication. - 250 - Criminal Procedures and Trials