Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1493

Assessment of whether grounds for leniency exist. Within the authority of the trial court. Reason therefor. The court’s absolute authority to assess the penalty and apply aggravating or mitigating circumstances. - Deciding to refrain from pronouncing punishment or to suspend execution of the judgment. Within the authority of the trial court. - The accused’s complaint that the court imposed on him the same penalty as another accused and disregarded particular considerations when determining the penalty or mitigating circumstances. Inadmissible. 6- Aggravating circumstances:-