Article 9 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Law Implementing Regulations
المادة 9 من اللائحة التنفيذية لنظام مكافحة جرائم الإرهاب وتمويله
The article defines the security concerns referred to in Article 12 of the Law as two matters: fear of flight or disappearance, and harm to the interests of the investigations.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
المحاذير الأمنية المشار إليها في المادة (الثانية عشرة) من النظام هي:
1- خشية الهرب أو الاختفاء.
2- الإضرار بمصلحة التحقيقات.
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 9 explained in plain English
This article explains the phrase "security concerns" in Article (12) of the Law of Combating Crimes of Terrorism and its Financing, and confines it to two matters:
- Fear of flight or disappearance: that is, the possibility that the accused will flee or go out of sight.
- Harm to the interests of the investigations: that is, the possibility that the situation will prejudice the conduct of the investigation.
The importance of this specification is that it controls a concept that could be broad, by tying security concerns to these two criteria. The available text does not set out the content of Article 12 of the Law, so the rule in which these concerns are used cannot be inferred from this article alone.
The phrase also appears in Article 10 of the Regulations, which requires, for the controls on temporary release, that no security concerns result from it. The explanation of security concerns in this article therefore helps in understanding those provisions.
A person following the case of a detainee who wishes to understand the grounds on which the authorities base their decisions 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 9 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Law Implementing Regulations
What are the security concerns under the Law of Combating Crimes of Terrorism and its Financing?
Fear of flight or disappearance, and harm to the interests of the investigations.
Where are security concerns used in the Regulations?
Among other places in the controls on temporary release in Article 10 of the Regulations, which requires that no security concerns result from the release.
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