Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 374

The new law applies immediately upon coming into operation to legal positions formed after its entry into force, and with direct effect to future effects arising from pre-existing legal positions. The exception. The effects of legal acts concluded under the old law remain subject to it unless its provisions concern public policy. - Legal rules concerning 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 as regards provisions omitted by the special law. The reason for this. An example concerning bankruptcy. - 416 - Procedure Sixth: Conflict between Regulations and Laws