Article 2 of the Saudi Human Rights Commission Statute
المادة 2 من تنظيم هيئة حقوق الإنسان
The article provides that the Human Rights Commission has legal personality and full independence in carrying out its functions, has its main seat in Riyadh, and may open branches and offices in the Kingdom's regions.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
تتمتع الهيئة بالشخصية الاعتبارية ويكون لها الاستقلال التام في ممارسة مهماتها المنصوص عليها في هذا التنظيم، ويكون مقرها الرئيس مدينة الرياض، ويجوز لها فتح فروع وإنشاء مكاتب في مناطق المملكة.
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 2 explained in plain English
This article specifies the legal status of the Human Rights Commission:
- Legal personality: the Commission is a legal entity in its own right.
- Full independence: the Commission enjoys full independence in carrying out its functions set out in this Statute.
- Seat: its main seat is the city of Riyadh.
- Branches and offices: it may open branches and set up offices in the regions of the Kingdom.
Note that the independence the article provides for is limited in two respects: it is independence in carrying out functions, and those functions are those set out in this Statute. The independence relates to performing the functions the Statute specifies, and the article does not detail its forms or guarantees.
Opening branches and offices in the regions is optional for the Commission, not a duty. The article does not specify the number of branches or their locations.
This article is linked to Article 3, which provides that the Commission has a president appointed by royal order with the rank of minister, and a deputy and an assistant appointed by royal order at the excellent rank.
A person who believes one of his rights has been violated and wishes to know the appropriate way to complain would do well to consult a lawyer who specializes in administrative cases and human rights.
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 2 of the Saudi Human Rights Commission Statute
Is the Human Rights Commission independent?
Yes. It has legal personality and full independence in carrying out its functions set out in the Statute.
Where is the seat of the Human Rights Commission?
Its main seat is the city of Riyadh, and it may open branches and set up offices in the regions of the Kingdom.
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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.