Article 93 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law
المادة 93 من نظام مكافحة جرائم الإرهاب وتمويله · الفصل العاشر: أحكام ختامية
The Article provides for applying the provisions of the Law of Criminal Procedure where the Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law has no specific provision.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
تطبق أحكام نظام الإجراءات الجزائية فيما لم يرد فيه نص خاص في النظام.
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 93 explained in plain English
This Article is a procedural referral rule that indicates the reference where the Law has no specific provision.
What does it provide?
- That the provisions of the Law of Criminal Procedure apply to the crimes and procedures governed by this Law.
- That this applies where the Law has no specific provision.
How is it understood?
- If the Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law contains a specific provision on a procedural matter, it is the one applied and it takes precedence.
- If there is no specific provision, reference is made to the Law of Criminal Procedure as the general reference.
In practice, this means terrorism and terrorism financing cases are not separate from the general procedural framework, but the specific provisions of this Law take precedence over it wherever they exist. Anyone dealing with these cases therefore needs to read both laws together.
This Article resembles Article 92, which refers to the Anti-Money Laundering Law regarding the obligations of financial institutions and others, but the referral here is in the field of criminal procedure. It is followed by Article 94, which provides that this Law replaces the previous terrorism crimes and financing law.
To learn the procedure that applies in a particular case, one must 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 93 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law
Does the Law of Criminal Procedure apply in terrorism cases?
Yes. Its provisions apply where the Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law has no specific provision.
Which takes precedence if there is a specific provision in the terrorism law?
The specific provision in the Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law takes precedence, and the Law of Criminal Procedure is referred to only where there is no specific provision.
More articles on Definition of a Terrorist Crime
- Article 1
Article 1 defines the key terms of the Law, such as terrorist crime, terrorism financing, terrorist, terrorist entity, funds, precautionary seizure and confiscation.
يقصد بالألفاظ والعبارات الآتية -أينما وردت في هذا النظام- المعاني الموضحة أمام كل منها، ما لم يقتضِ السياق خلاف ذلك: 1- النظام: نظام مكافحة جرائم الإرهاب وتمويل
- Article 2
Article 2 treats all crimes under the Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law as major crimes requiring detention.
تعد الجرائم المنصوص عليها في النظام من الجرائم الكبيرة الموجبة للتوقيف.
- Article 3
Article 3 extends the Law to any Saudi or foreigner who commits a crime under it outside the Kingdom and has not been tried for it, if it aims at one of seven stated purposes.
استثناءً من مبدأ الإقليمية، يسري النظام على كل شخص سعوديًّا كان أم أجنبيًّا ارتكب -خارج المملكة- جريمة من الجرائم المنصوص عليها في النظام، أو ساعد على ارتكابها،
- Article 91
The Article provides that intent, knowledge or purpose in a terrorist crime or a terrorism financing crime is established from the circumstances and facts surrounding the commission of the act.
يُتحقق من القصد أو العلم أو الغرض في ارتكاب جريمة إرهابية أو جريمة تمويل إرهاب من خلال ظروف وملابسات ارتكاب الفعل الجرمي.
- Article 92
The Article provides for applying the provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Law on the obligations of financial institutions, designated non-financial professions and non-profit organizations where this Law has no provision.
تطبق الأحكام الواردة في نظام مكافحة غسل الأموال المتعلقة بالتزامات المؤسسات المالية، والأعمال والمهن غير المالية المحددة، والمنظمات غير الهادفة إلى الربح, وذلك
- Article 94
The Article provides that this Law replaces the Law of Terrorism Crimes and Financing issued by Royal Decree No. (M/16) dated 24/2/1435 AH, and repeals any provisions that conflict with it.
يحل هذا النظام محل نظام جرائم الارهاب وتمويله، الصادر بالمرسوم الملكي رقم (م / 16) وتاريخ 1435 / 2 / 24 هـ ، ويلغي ما يتعارض معه من أحكام.
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