Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 656

Assessment of witnesses’ statements and the circumstances in which they give testimony. Within the trial court’s unfettered discretion. Its reliance on a witness’s statements. Its import: rejection of all considerations intended to induce it not to rely on them. - The officer’s withholding of the members of the force accompanying him. Does not detract from his testimony so long as neither the investigating authority nor the court was asked to hear their testimony. The challenge in this regard. Inadmissible. - 259 - Criminal Procedures and Trials