In brief
Governs the execution of imprisonment and detention, the Supreme Council of Prisons, treatment and discipline of prisoners and detainees, and prison-related offences.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Bringing or trying to bring weapons, drugs or prohibited items into a prison or detention centre, or helping a prisoner escape: up to five years, heavier if the offender works there (Article 29).
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
- Execution
- Treatment of prisoners
- Discipline
- Prison offences
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/31 · 21/6/1398H
- Amendments: Royal Decree M/45 · 11/9/1430H. Amendment to some articles (shown on the law's page at the Bureau of Experts)
- Amendments: Royal Decree M/28 · 1/5/1435H. Amendment to some articles (shown on the law's page at the Bureau of Experts)
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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