Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 840

Appeal by way of cassation is a personal right of the convicted person. The effect thereof. No one may represent him without his permission. The notice of appeal must be filed by the person against whom judgment was rendered personally or by his agent under a special power of attorney or a general power of attorney authorizing the person filing the notice to exercise this right on his behalf. - Filing a notice of appeal by a lawyer who holds no power of attorney from the convicted person. Its effect. Inadmissibility in form because the notice was filed by a person lacking standing.