Article 222 of the Saudi Criminal Procedure Law
المادة 222 من نظام الإجراءات الجزائية · الباب العاشر: أحكام ختامية
The article provides that the Criminal Procedure Law takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يعمل بهذا النظام من تاريخ نشره في الجريدة الرسمية.
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 222 explained in plain English
This article fixes the effective date of the Criminal Procedure Law, providing that it takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
This means no later effective date was set for the Law; the article ties its taking effect to the fact of publication itself, so from the date of publication in the Official Gazette its provisions apply. The article does not state the publication date itself, but lays down the rule by which the effective date is known.
This date matters in practice for the other final provisions:
- Article 221 provides that this Law replaces the Criminal Procedure Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/39) dated 28/7/1422 AH, and repeals any provisions that conflict with it.
From the date of the Law's publication in the Official Gazette, it is the Law in force for criminal procedure. To know which text applies to a procedure carried out at a particular time, it is advisable to 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 222 of the Saudi Criminal Procedure Law
When does the Criminal Procedure Law take effect?
The Law takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Which law did the current Criminal Procedure Law replace?
Under Article 221, it replaces the Criminal Procedure Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/39) dated 28/7/1422 AH.
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لا يترتب على قبول المحكمة طلب إعادة النظر وقف تنفيذ الحكم إلا إذا كان صادرًا بعقوبة جسدية من قصاص أو حد أو تعزير، وفي غير ذلك يجوز للمحكمة أن تأمر بوقف التنفيذ
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