Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 871

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

English translation of the principle

The preparedness or lack of preparedness of counsel defending the accused. A matter entrusted to his assessment as dictated by his conscience, diligence and the traditions of his profession.
Arabic original
استعداد المدافع عن المتهم أو عدم استعداده. أمر موكول إلى تقديره حسبما يوصي به ضميره واجتهاده وتقاليد مهنته.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٠٥/١٩٩٥ جزائي جلسة ٢٧/١١/١٩٩٥ القسم الثالث المجلد الرابع ص٦٧٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 308. PDF pages: 301.

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