Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 368

Application of the new law immediately upon its coming into operation to legal positions arising after its entry into force, and with immediate effect to the future consequences arising from earlier legal positions. Exception. The effects of legal acts concluded under the old law remain subject thereto unless its provisions relate to public policy. - Legal rules relating to public policy. They are rules for achieving a political, social or economic public interest relating to the higher order of society. - No recourse to the provisions of the general law where a special law exists, except in respect of provisions omitted from the special law. Reason therefor. An example concerning bankruptcy.