Article 6 of the Saudi Law on Penalties for Impersonating a Public Authority Officer
المادة 6 من نظام عقوبات انتحال صفة رجل السلطة العامة
The article provides for publishing the Law in the Official Gazette and its taking effect from the date of publication, and for repealing everything that conflicts with it.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
ينشر هذا النظام في الجريدة الرسمية ، ويعمل به من تاريخ نشره، ويلغي كل ما يتعارض معه من أحكام
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 6 explained in plain English
This closing article shows when the Law begins to apply and its effect on earlier provisions. It contains three things:
- Publication: the Law is published in the Official Gazette.
- Taking effect: it takes effect from the date of its publication, so there is no grace period in the text between publication and the start of application.
- Repeal: everything that conflicts with it is repealed.
The importance of the publication date is that it is the date from which the Law takes effect under the text of this article.
The phrase "repeals everything that conflicts with it" means that any earlier provision contrary to the provisions of this Law is no longer in force. The article does not name particular laws that were repealed, but sets a general rule that applies to every conflicting provision.
Article 5 indicates that the Minister of Interior issues the decisions necessary to carry out the Law. To know the effect of this article on a particular case, it is advisable to consult a lawyer specializing 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 6 of the Saudi Law on Penalties for Impersonating a Public Authority Officer
When does the Law on Penalties for Impersonating a Public Authority Officer take effect?
From the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, according to the text of this article.
What happens to earlier provisions that conflict with this Law?
The article provides that everything that conflicts with it is repealed.
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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.