Article 10 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Law Implementing Regulations
المادة 10 من اللائحة التنفيذية لنظام مكافحة جرائم الإرهاب وتمويله
The article sets the controls on temporary release referred to in Article 13 of the Law: no security concerns, a recognized reason, and the released person's compliance with the measures in the release order.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
ضوابط الإفراج المؤقت وشروطه، المشار إليها في المادة (الثالثة عشرة) من النظام هي:
1- ألا تكون هناك محاذير أمنية تترتب على الإفراج المؤقت.
2- أن يكون الإفراج المؤقت لأسباب معتبرة اجتماعية أو صحية أو ذات علاقة بما يُتطلب من إجراءات استدلال.
3- يلتزم المفرج عنه بالإجراءات والتدابير المنصوص عليها في أمر الإفراج المؤقت.
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 10 explained in plain English
This article sets the controls and conditions for temporary release referred to in Article (13) of the Law, which are three:
- No security concerns: no security concerns may result from the temporary release. Article 9 of the Regulations defined these concerns as fear of flight or disappearance, and harm to the interests of the investigations.
- A recognized reason: the release must be for recognized reasons, which are one of three types:
- Social reasons.
- Health reasons.
- Reasons connected with the evidence-gathering procedures required.
- Compliance with the measures: the released person must comply with the procedures and measures stated in the temporary release order.
The practical meaning is that temporary release is not an automatic right, but requires a recognized reason of the types mentioned, with no security concerns. After release the released person remains subject to obligations specified by the release order itself, and the article does not state their type.
The available text does not set out the content of Article 13 of the Law, and this article does not state the authority that issues the release order. A person seeking temporary release of a relative should consult a lawyer specialized in criminal cases.
Practical example
A detainee in a terrorism financing case has a mother who has fallen seriously ill. The social or health reason may be among the recognized reasons for temporary release, provided there are no security concerns, and if released he must comply with the measures in the release order.
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 10 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Law Implementing Regulations
What are the conditions for temporary release in terrorism cases?
That no security concerns result from it, that it be for recognized social or health reasons or reasons connected with evidence-gathering procedures, and that the released person comply with the measures of the release order.
May temporary release be granted for health reasons?
Yes, health reasons are among the recognized reasons the article mentions, provided there are no security concerns.
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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.