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Article 119 of the Saudi Implementing Regulations of the Criminal Procedure Law

المادة 119 من اللائحة التنفيذية لنظام الإجراءات الجزائية · الفصل الخامس: إجراءات الجلسة ونظامها

Whoever tries to intimidate or disturb witnesses while they give testimony is treated under Article 142 of the Law and Article 100 of the Regulations.

Official text (Arabic)

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

يُعامل من صدرت منه أي محاولة ترمي إلى إرهاب الشهود أو التشويش عليهم عند تأدية الشهادة وفق ما جاء في المادة (الثانية والأربعين بعد المائة) من النظام والمادة (المائة) من اللائحة.

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

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Frequently asked questions about Article 119 of the Saudi Implementing Regulations of the Criminal Procedure Law

What happens to someone who threatens a witness during the session?

He is treated under Article 142 of the Criminal Procedure Law and Article 100 of the Regulations on disrupting the order of the session.

Is someone who tried to influence a witness punished even if he did not succeed?

The article refers to "any attempt" aimed at intimidating or disturbing witnesses.

How is what happened documented?

Under Article 100 of the Regulations it is recorded in a report or in the case record, and an imprisonment order, if issued, is drawn up by official letter.

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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.