Article 13 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Law Implementing Regulations
المادة 13 من اللائحة التنفيذية لنظام مكافحة جرائم الإرهاب وتمويله
The article requires a no-contact order issued by the Public Prosecution under Article 20 of the Law to specify the categories covered by the ban.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يُحدد في أمر منع الاتصال الصادر من النيابة العامة وفقاً للمادة (العشرون) من النظام، الفئات المشمولة بالمنع.
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 13 explained in plain English
This article concerns the no-contact order issued by the Public Prosecution under Article (20) of the Law of Combating Crimes of Terrorism and its Financing.
The rule: the no-contact order must specify the categories covered by the ban.
The practical benefit of this requirement is that the order is not general and vague, but shows who are the persons barred from contact. The ban may cover certain categories and not others, and it is the order itself that determines this. Those concerned can therefore tell whether they are covered by the ban by referring to the text of the order.
This article does not specify the categories that may be barred, the duration of the ban, or the conditions for issuing it. The available text also does not set out Article 20 of the Law, so its provisions cannot be inferred from this article. To learn when the order may be issued and its limits, it is necessary to refer to Article 20 of the Law.
This article comes within the provisions of the Regulations on detention, together with Article 12, which regulates detention periods. A person barred from contact with a detained relative who wants to know the limits of the ban should consult a lawyer specialized 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 13 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Law Implementing Regulations
What must a no-contact order contain?
The order must specify the categories covered by the ban.
Who issues the no-contact order in terrorism cases?
The Public Prosecution issues it under Article 20 of the Law.
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المحاذير الأمنية المشار إليها في المادة (الثانية عشرة) من النظام هي: 1- خشية الهرب أو الاختفاء. 2- الإضرار بمصلحة التحقيقات.
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1- إذا استوجبت مصلحة التحقيق توقيف المتهم بارتكابه جريمة من الجرائم المنصوص عليها في النظام؛ فعلى المحقق إصدار أمر بتوقيفه مدة لا تزيد على ثلاثين يوماً من تاريخ
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