Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1322

The constitutional rule is to guarantee freedom of audiovisual broadcasting. Articles 36, 37 of the Constitution and 1, 11 of Law No. 6 of 2007 concerning Audiovisual Media. Restriction is the exception, and may not erase, encroach upon or disable the rule. The effect of the exception is confined to the limits stated therein. - Permissible broadcasting. Its nature as defined by Article 11 of Law No. 61 of 2007 concerning Audiovisual Media. Not exceeding those limits entails no criminal liability. - Criminal intent in the crime of audiovisual broadcasting. Its nature. Ascertaining the true nature of words and expressions affecting persons' dignity. A factual matter not subject to review by the Court of Cassation. Condition thereof. - Permissible criticism. Its nature. Example of a reasonable inference as to what does not constitute disparagement or abuse and constitutes permissible criticism. - Disputing the trial court's authority to assess evidence. May not be raised before the Court of Cassation. Example concerning permissible criticism.