Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1323

Criminal intent in the offence of broadcasting a visual or audio programme liable to affect persons' dignity, provided for in 1, 2, 4, 11/10, 13/1 clause 2 of Law 61 of 2007 concerning Audiovisual Media. It exists if the material broadcast through broadcasting and transmission means includes content that impugns honour and affects reputation, esteem, or social standing, or demeans a particular person, and the public is able to receive it through technical means, whether visual or audio. Specific criminal intent in that offence. Not necessary. General intent suffices. Ascertaining its existence or absence. A matter of fact. The condition thereof. An example. - 361 - Criminal