Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 831

The crimes of having sexual intercourse with a female without coercion, threat, or deception and detaining her otherwise than in the circumstances prescribed by law. Neither is among the crimes for which an action may be brought only upon a complaint by the victim, nor do they fall within the crimes permitting settlement or individual pardon. The consequence: - 296 - Criminal Procedure and Trials the waiver by the victim's father has no effect and does not exempt the appellant from punishment.