Article 88 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law
المادة 88 من نظام مكافحة جرائم الإرهاب وتمويله · الفصل العاشر: أحكام ختامية
The Article provides for establishing specialized centers to educate detainees and convicted persons for the crimes of the Law, correct their ideas and deepen their national belonging, with their operating rules set by decision of the President of State Security.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
تنشأ مراكز متخصصة تكون مهماتها التوعية التربوية للموقوفين والمحكوم عليهم في الجرائم المنصوص عليها في النظام، وتصحيح أفكارهم وتعميق الانتماء الوطني لديهم، وتحدد قواعد أعمال اللجان في هذه المراكز وكيفية تشكيلها، ومكافأة أعضائها ومن يستعان بهم بقرار من رئيس أمن الدولة.
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 88 explained in plain English
This Article turns toward reform and awareness, alongside punishment, in dealing with the crimes of terrorism and its financing.
What does it provide? The establishment of specialized centers whose tasks are:
- Educational awareness for detainees and convicted persons in the crimes provided for in the Law.
- Correcting their ideas.
- Deepening their national belonging.
Who is covered? Two categories: detainees and convicted persons.
Regulation: a decision of the President of State Security is issued setting:
- The rules for the work of the committees in these centers.
- How they are formed.
- The remuneration of their members and those enlisted to help.
The Article does not specify the length of the programs or the effect of taking part in them on the sentence or on release, so this should not be assumed.
It is followed by Article 89, which provides for the Presidency of State Security to establish houses called reform and rehabilitation houses to look after detainees and convicted persons and facilitate their integration into society. It is preceded by Article 87 on confidentiality.
To learn about the situation of a particular detainee, his family may consult a lawyer specializing in criminal cases.
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 88 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law
Are there awareness programs for detainees in terrorism cases?
Yes. The Article provides for establishing specialized centers whose tasks are educational awareness for detainees and convicted persons, correcting their ideas and deepening their national belonging.
Who regulates the work of these centers?
The rules for the work of their committees, how they are formed and the remuneration of their members are set by decision of the President of State Security.
Do the centers cover detainees before a judgment?
Yes. The Article mentions detainees and convicted persons together.
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لرئيس أمن الدولة وضع ما يلزم من ضوابط وإجراءات وتدابير لضمان سلامة الوضع الأمني للمفرج عنهم في الجرائم المنصوص عليها في النظام.
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يجوز تبادل المعلومات التي تكشف عنها المؤسسات المالية والأعمال والمهن غير المالية المحددة والمنظمات غير الهادفة للربح بين الجهات المختصة في المملكة، مع الالتزام
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يلتزم كل من له شأن بتطبيق أحكام النظام، بسرية المعلومات التي اطلع عليها، وألا يكشف سريتها إلا لضرورة استخدامها في أغراض جهات الاختصاص، وألا يفصح لأي شخص عن أي م
- Article 89
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تنشئ رئاسة أمن الدولة دوراً تسمى (دور الإصلاح والتأهيل) تكون مهماتها الاعتناء بالموقوفين والمحكوم عليهم في الجرائم المنصوص عليها في النظام، وتسهيل اندماجهم في ا
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