Royal decree to promote and appoint judges of the Board of Grievances: Enhancing the efficiency of the judiciary
A royal decree was issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God protect him, promoting and appointing 37 judges across various judicial ranks within the Board of Grievances. This step comes as part of the wise leadership's ongoing support for the judiciary and its efforts to strengthen its independence and efficiency. The promotion and appointment of judges within the Board of Grievances an integral part of the strategy to develop the judicial system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in line with the ambitious goals of Vision 2030.
The Board of Grievances: A fundamental pillar of the Saudi administrative judiciary
The Board of Grievances is an independent administrative judicial body in the Kingdom, specializing in adjudicating disputes in which the administration is a party. This makes it a cornerstone in achieving a balance between the rights of individuals and the powers of government entities. The Board was established in 1374 AH (1955 CE) and has undergone successive structural and legislative developments, most notably the issuance of its new system in 1428 AH (2007 CE). This system solidified its complete independence as a comprehensive administrative judicial body with multiple levels of appeal, aiming to establish the principles of justice and transparency and protect rights and freedoms.
The impact of the royal decree on the efficiency of the judicial system
The impact of this royal decree extends beyond the administrative sphere, encompassing the enhancement of efficiency and speed in handling cases before the Board of Grievances courts. The infusion of new talent and the promotion of judicial expertise directly contribute to accelerating the pace of judicial work and reducing litigation time. This, in turn, positively impacts the investment and business environment in the Kingdom, fostering confidence among both investors and citizens in a swift and effective judicial system that safeguards their rights. Furthermore, these decisions support the Board's digital transformation initiative by empowering qualified personnel to leverage modern technologies in the service of justice.
Details of the promotion and appointment of judges of the Board of Grievances
His Excellency the President of the Board of Grievances and Chairman of the Administrative Judiciary Council, Dr. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Ahaideb, explained that the Royal Decree included the promotion of (3) judges to the rank of (President of Court of Appeal), one judge to the rank of (Judge of Appeal), two judges to the rank of (President of Court/A), and (4) judges to the rank of (President of Court/B). The decree also included the promotion of (7) judges to the rank of (Deputy Judge/A), (4) judges to the rank of (Deputy Judge/B), (9) judges to the rank of (Judge/A), and (4) judges to the rank of (Judge/B), in addition to the appointment of (3) judges to the same rank.
Dr. Al-Ahaideb concluded his statement by emphasizing that the administrative judiciary enjoys the unlimited care and support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the close attention and follow-up of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince – may God protect them both. He pointed out that this generous royal decree represents a great incentive for the staff of the Court to continue their dedicated service, strengthens its judicial departments with qualified personnel, and enhances the system's readiness to continue its leading role in achieving administrative justice.
