Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 868

The accused's entrusting his defence to a lawyer. The court must hear his pleading or afford him the opportunity to perform his task. The condition for this. No conflict with the court's authority to ensure that the progress of cases is not obstructed. Proof that the purpose of the adjournment request is to obstruct the progress of the case. Its effect. The court has freedom of action on condition that it does not leave the accused without a defender. An example.