In brief
The foundation of governance in the Kingdom: the sources and system of government, principles of society and the economy, rights and duties, and the authorities of the State.
What it covers
- The Kingdom's constitution is the Holy Quran and the Sunnah
- The system of government is monarchy
- Rights and duties; principles of society and the economy
- The judicial, executive and regulatory authorities; independence of the judiciary
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Order A/90 · 27/8/1412H
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Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
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