In brief
A 1446H law organising the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha): its administrative oversight and corruption-investigation powers, and its reports.
Summary of the law
Key points
- The Authority oversees and investigates corruption crimes; bribery, abuse of influence and misuse of public funds can be reported to it.
- The law took effect 90 days after publication (Article 24).
An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Powers
- Investigating corruption
- Reports
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/25 · 23/1/1446H
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
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