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Article 19 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Law Implementing Regulations

المادة 19 من اللائحة التنفيذية لنظام مكافحة جرائم الإرهاب وتمويله

The article clarifies that the legal arrangement referred to in the Regulations covers any legal relationship arising among several parties by agreement, such as trusts and similar arrangements.

Official text (Arabic)

This article has not been amended since the law was issued.

يدخل في مدلول الترتيب القانوني -الوارد في هذه اللائحة- أي علاقة قانونية تنشأ بين عدة أطراف بناء على اتفاق، كالصناديق الاستئمانية، أو غيرها من الترتيبات المشابهة لها.

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 19 explained in plain English

This is a definitional article that shows what falls within the meaning of "legal arrangement" wherever it appears in these Regulations.

Elements of the definition:

  • A legal relationship: any bond that gives rise to rights and obligations.
  • Among several parties: one party is not enough.
  • Arising on the basis of an agreement.

Examples: trusts, or other arrangements similar to them. The phrase "falls within the meaning" indicates that what is mentioned is an example and not exhaustive.

The importance of this definition appears in other articles of the Regulations that use the term, including:

  • Article 2, which mentions legal or accounting services in establishing, operating or managing a legal arrangement.
  • Article 17, which requires, in due diligence, identifying the settlor or trustee of the legal arrangement, its beneficiaries and whoever controls it, and understanding its ownership and control structure.

The practical meaning is that arrangements that are not companies or entities with legal personality, but rest on an agreement between parties to manage funds or assets, may fall within this concept. A person who manages or takes part in an arrangement of this kind and wants to know his obligations may consult a lawyer specialized in banking and finance or commercial 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 19 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Law Implementing Regulations

What is meant by a legal arrangement in the terrorism law Regulations?

Any legal relationship arising among several parties on the basis of an agreement, such as trusts or other similar arrangements.

Are trusts legal arrangements?

Yes, the article mentions them as an example of a legal arrangement.

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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.