Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 212

State of Kuwait · Penal Law · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

Merely contemplating the commission of an offense, resolving to do so, or preparing preparatory acts for its commission. It does not constitute an attempt. Accordingly, it is not punishable. The nature of attempt.
Arabic original
مجرد التفكير في ارتكاب جريمة أو التصميم على ذلك أو إعداد الأعمال التحضيرية لارتكابها. لا يعد شروعاً. فلا عقاب عليه. ماهية الشروع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٦٩/١٩٨٢ جزائي جلسة ٣/١/١٩٨٣ القسم الأول المجلد الثالث ص٣٠٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Penal Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 54. PDF pages: 51.

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