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Basic Law of Governance

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.

Royal Order A/9027/8/1412H · 1 March 1992Basic Laws

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

  1. Issued: Royal Order A/90 · 27/8/1412H

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