Article 94 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law
المادة 94 من نظام مكافحة جرائم الإرهاب وتمويله · الفصل العاشر: أحكام ختامية
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.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
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.
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 94 explained in plain English
This Article is one of the final provisions and defines the relationship between this Law and the law that preceded it.
What does it provide?
- Replacing the previous law: the Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law replaces the Law of Terrorism Crimes and Financing issued by Royal Decree No. (M/16) dated 24/2/1435 AH.
- Repealing what conflicts: this Law repeals any provisions that conflict with it.
What does this mean in practice?
- That the law issued in 1435 AH is no longer the reference; this Law has replaced it.
- That any provision that conflicts with this Law is repealed by the text of the Article.
The Article does not address how cases that began under the previous law are treated, and does not set out the differences between the two laws, so these should not be inferred from its text alone.
It is preceded by Article 93, which refers to the Law of Criminal Procedure where there is no specific provision, and followed by Article 95, which regulates preparing and issuing the Implementing Regulations.
Anyone with a case that began before this Law took effect needs to consult a lawyer specializing in criminal cases to learn which law applies to it.
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 94 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law
Is the 1435 AH Law of Terrorism Crimes and Financing still in force?
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.
What happens to provisions that conflict with the new law?
This Law repeals any provisions that conflict with it.
Does the Article say how cases pending before the new law are treated?
No. The Article does not address this matter.
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- 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 93
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.
تطبق أحكام نظام الإجراءات الجزائية فيما لم يرد فيه نص خاص في النظام.
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