The Attorney General directs the acceleration of cases and the intensification of oversight of prisons
Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah Al-Muajab stressed the need to speed up the pace of work in completing cases and facilitating procedures for beneficiaries, while emphasizing the importance of intensifying monitoring and inspection tours of prisons and detention centers to ensure the preservation of rights and the application of the highest standards of justice.
Supporting leadership and transformations within the justice system
The Attorney General's remarks came during his chairmanship of the periodic meeting of regional prosecution chiefs, in the presence of assistant public prosecutors and senior officials. Al-Muajeb began the meeting by praising the unlimited support that the justice system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia receives from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman – may God protect them both.
He pointed out that this support has directly contributed to the rapid development witnessed by the Public Prosecution in its performance indicators, which has strengthened its position and consolidated its judicial independence, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which places justice and transparency at the forefront of its priorities.
Organizational dimensions and corporate governance
In discussing structural development, the Attorney General highlighted the Royal Decree establishing the Public Prosecution Council, describing it as a qualitative leap that has contributed to consolidating the legal framework for prosecutorial work. This formation is a pivotal step in the history of the institution, as it enhances the effectiveness of institutional governance and ensures the independence of prosecutorial decisions, which will positively impact the quality of judicial outcomes and public confidence in the justice system.
Priority of prison oversight and human rights
The meeting gave special attention to the issue of prisons and detention centers, with Sheikh Al-Muajab directing that field inspection visits be intensified. The directives were not limited to mere visits, but emphasized the importance of:
- Direct and accurate access to information on the conditions of detainees and prisoners.
- Listening to their comments and complaints directly.
- Immediate action will be taken to address any observations that are noted, in accordance with the applicable regulations.
These directives come as a confirmation of the Kingdom’s commitment to local and international human rights conventions, and to ensuring that detainees enjoy all their legal and human rights guaranteed by Islamic law and the state’s regulations.
Governmental integration and expected impact
Regarding joint efforts, the Attorney General called for enhanced coordination with all relevant government entities, emphasizing that integrated work is the path to achieving swift justice. This approach is expected to contribute to:
Improving the efficiency of institutional performance and reducing litigation periods, which enhances social stability and creates a safe and attractive legal environment for investment, as the speed of resolving cases is one of the most important indicators of the efficiency of judicial systems globally.
Outcomes of the periodic meeting
The meeting concluded with a comprehensive review of performance results and achievement rates across the Kingdom's various regions, and a discussion of mechanisms for developing penal procedures. A set of regulatory recommendations aimed at enhancing the efficiency of prosecutorial work and ensuring unified efforts to achieve justice and equality for all members of society was also approved.
