Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 872

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

English translation of the principle

The lawyer's duty in defending the accused. Its scope. His limiting himself to requesting leniency when the accused confesses. Does not prejudice the right of defense and suffices for the performance of his duty.
Arabic original
واجب المحامي في الدفاع عن المتهم. نطاقه. اقتصاره على طلب استعمال الرأفة عند اعتراف المتهم. لا مساس فيه بحق الدفاع ويكفي أدائه لواجبه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٥٣/١٩٩٧ جزائي جلسة ٣٠/٣/١٩٩٨ القسم الرابع المجلد الثامن ص١٥٦)

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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