Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 26

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

English translation of the principle

Caution must be exercised in interpreting penal provisions. The wording of a clear provision is a true expression of the legislator's intent. It may not be departed from through interpretation or construction. Example concerning the material element of the offence of assisting the enemy.
Arabic original
وجوب التحرز في تفسير النصوص الجزائية. عبارة النص الواضح تعبير صادق عن إرادة المشرع. لا يجوز الانحراف عنها عن طريق تفسيرها أو تأويلها. مثال بشأن الركن المادي لجريمة إعانة العدو.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١/١٩٩٢ جزائي أمن دولة جلسة ١٣/٥/١٩٩٢ القسم الثالث المجلد الرابع ص٦٢٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Penal Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 14. PDF pages: 11.

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