Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 342

Criminalisation of bribery. Its purpose. - The bribed official's being solely competent for the act for which the bribe amount was offered, or that act's falling within the limits of his office. Not necessary for the offence of bribery to be established. It suffices that he have a share of competence or a connection with the act allowing him to carry out the purpose of the bribe. Assessing the existence of this connection. Within the authority of the trial court, provided it is reasonable.