KCC 376/2016
This case involved misuse of social media to insult Egypt and potentially damage relations between Egypt and Kuwait. A key issue was whether there was sufficient evidence of the crime. The evidence showed the expressions used were covered by free speech
Background
The office of public prosecution accused a defendant of causing damage to Kuwait’s relations with Egypt by publishing aggressive expressions against Egypt via Twitter and misusing a social media platform. The office requested the court to penalize the defendant according to the relevant laws.
The court acquitted the defendant.
The office appealed the ruling before the court of appeal. The court upheld the appealed ruling.
The office appealed the ruling before the court of cassation. The office said in its grounds of appeal that the ruling had erred in the application of law and had insufficient evidence of causation. The office said that the court had acquitted the defendant although solid evidence existed in the case.