Article 72 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law
المادة 72 من نظام مكافحة جرائم الإرهاب وتمويله · الفصل السابع: التعاون الدولي
Article 72 allows the competent authorities to exchange information with counterpart foreign authorities, investigate on their behalf and form joint investigation teams, under agreements in force or reciprocity and while preserving confidentiality.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
للجهات المختصة تبادل المعلومات المتاحة مع الجهات النظيرة في الدول الأخرى والقيام بالتحريات نيابةً عنها، أو تشكيل فِرق تحرٍّ مشتركة لتقديم المساعدة في التحقيقات أو لغرض التسليم المراقَب للأموال مع الدول التي تربطها بالمملكة اتفاقيات سارية، أو تبعاً للمعاملة بالمثل وذلك وفقاً للإجراءات النظامية المتبعة، دون أن يشكل ذلك إخلالاً بالأحكام والأعراف المتعلقة بسرية المعلومات ووفقاً لما تحدده اللائحة.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 72 explained in plain English
This article opens the door to international cooperation in investigating the crimes set out in the Law, and gives the competent authorities the following powers:
- Exchanging available information with counterpart authorities in other states.
- Carrying out investigations on their behalf.
- Forming joint investigation teams to provide assistance in investigations or for the purpose of the controlled delivery of funds.
The basis on which cooperation rests:
- The existence of agreements in force between the Kingdom and the other state, or
- reciprocity.
Controls:
- It must be done in accordance with the legal procedures followed.
- It must not constitute a breach of the provisions and customs on confidentiality of information.
- In accordance with what the Implementing Regulations set.
This reflects the fact that terrorism and terrorist financing crimes often cross borders. It is followed by Article 73, which regulates receiving and extraditing accused and convicted persons.
The article does not name the competent authorities or detail the procedures; these are left to the legal procedures and the Regulations. The article also permits these forms of cooperation rather than requiring them; it is a power exercised by the competent authorities when needed.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 72 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law
May the Kingdom exchange information with other states in terrorist financing cases?
Yes. The competent authorities may exchange available information with counterpart authorities, under agreements in force or reciprocity.
What are joint investigation teams?
Teams formed with other states to provide assistance in investigations or for the purpose of the controlled delivery of funds.
Does international cooperation breach the confidentiality of information?
The article requires that cooperation not constitute a breach of the provisions and customs on confidentiality of information.
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