In force
Saudi Anti-Begging Law
نظام مكافحة التسول
Addresses begging in Saudi Arabia. It concerns people who beg, those who organize or exploit begging, and the authorities that enforce the law.
- Articles
- 10
- In force
- 10
- Amended
- 0
- Issued
- 9/2/1443 AH
Issued by: مرسوم ملكي رقم (م/20) وتاريخ 1443/2/9هـ · قرار مجلس الوزراء رقم (100) وتاريخ 1443/2/7هـ
Each article shows the official Arabic text, which is the only legally binding version, followed by our plain-English explanation.
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Articles of the Saudi Anti-Begging Law
- Article 1The article defines the key terms of the Anti-Begging Law, including beggar, professional beggar, aftercare, the Ministry and the Regulations.
- Article 2The article prohibits begging in all its forms regardless of justification, and makes arresting beggars the responsibility of the Ministry of Interior.
- Article 3The article provides for referring a professional beggar to the authority competent to investigate violations of the Law, so legal procedures can be taken against them.
- Article 4The article makes the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development responsible for coordinating the fight against begging, including studying and caring for Saudi beggars and raising awareness.
- Article 5The article sets penalties for professional begging and for inciting or helping it, increases them for organized groups, provides for deporting non-Saudis, and allows doubling for repeats.
- Article 6The article provides for confiscating, by court judgment, money obtained from begging or intended for it, or a fine equal to its value if it cannot be seized.
- Article 7The article provides that if begging in any form constitutes a crime under other laws, the more severe penalty is applied.
- Article 8The article gives the Public Prosecution responsibility for investigating violations of the Anti-Begging Law and bringing the case before the competent court.
- Article 9The article requires the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development to issue the Implementing Regulations, after coordinating with the Minister of Interior, within 90 days of the Law's publication.
- Article 10The article sets the Anti-Begging Law to take effect 90 days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.