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Article 160 of the Saudi Law of Sharia Procedure

المادة 160 من نظام المرافعات الشرعية · الباب العاشر: الأحكام

The article makes deliberation on judgments confidential where there are several judges, and limits participation in it to the judges who heard the pleading, except as provided in Article 162.

Official text (Arabic)

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

إذا تعدد القضاة فتكون المداولة في الأحكام سرية. وباستثناء ما ورد في المادة (الثانية والستين بعد المائة) من هذا النظام، لا يجوز أن يشترك في المداولة غير القضاة الذين سمعوا المرافعة.

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 160 explained in plain English

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 160 of the Saudi Law of Sharia Procedure

Is the judges' deliberation public?

No. If there are several judges, deliberation on judgments is confidential under the text of the article.

Who takes part in deliberation?

Only the judges who heard the pleading, except as provided in Article 162 of the Law.

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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.