Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 675

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

English translation of the principle

Requiring soundness of mind and attainment of the age of fourteen in a witness who takes the oath. Anyone else. His statements are heard for guidance.
Arabic original
استلزام العقل وبلوغ الرابعة عشرة في الشاهد الذي يحلف اليمين. من عداه. تسمع أقواله استئناساً.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٥٢/١٩٨٦ جزائي جلسة ١٧/١١/١٩٨٦ القسم الثاني – المجلد الرابع ص ٤٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 263. PDF pages: 256.

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