Article 7 of the Saudi Security Guard Law
المادة 7 من نظام الحراسة الأمنية المدنية الخاصة
The article empowers the security authorities to inspect guard establishments, companies and security guards to verify their compliance with the Law and its Regulations.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
سلطات الأمن مخولة بالتفتيش على مؤسسات وشركات الحراسة والحراس الأمنيين؛ للتأكد من التزامهم بأحكام هذا النظام ولائحته.
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 7 explained in plain English
This article identifies the supervisory authority under this Law: it gives the security authorities the power to inspect:
- Private civil security guard establishments and companies.
- The security guards themselves.
The purpose of inspection is stated in the text: to verify their compliance with the provisions of this Law and its Regulations. This includes, for example, verifying that the company trains and qualifies guards as Article 6 requires, and that guards wear the specified uniform as Article 8 provides.
The article does not describe inspection procedures or timing or how violations are recorded, so nothing that does not appear in it should be assumed. Violations discovered by inspection are dealt with under the Law's provisions on violations and penalties.
Companies and guards should be aware that inspection is a legal power of the security authorities, so it is best to cooperate with them and keep records showing compliance with the Law and its Regulations.
If you have a specific case, it is best to consult a lawyer who specializes in administrative matters and security licensing laws.
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 7 of the Saudi Security Guard Law
Who inspects security guard companies?
The security authorities are empowered to inspect guard establishments and companies and security guards.
What is the purpose of inspecting guard companies?
To verify that they and their guards comply with the provisions of the Law and its Implementing Regulations.
More articles on Inspection and Security Guard Violations
- Article 10
The article assigns investigation and prosecution of violations of the Private Civil Security Guard Law to the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution.
تتولى هيئة التحقيق والادعاء العام ، التحقيق والادعاء في مخالفات هذا النظام.
- Article 11
The article creates three-member committees by decision of the Minister of Interior to hear violations and decide penalties, and allows a grievance before the Board of Grievances within 60 days of notification.
أ - تكون بقرار من وزير الداخلية لجان – بحسب الحاجة – من ثلاثة أعضاء يكون من بينهم مستشار شرعي أو نظامي؛ للنظر في مخالفات أحكام هذا النظام وتقرير العقوبة المناس
- Article 12
The article sets the penalties for violating the Law or its Regulations: a warning, temporary closure of up to one month, a fine of up to SAR 50,000 doubled for repeat violations, and license cancellation by a Board of Grievances judgment.
يعاقب من يخالف أي حكم من أحكام هذا النظام ولائحته بعقوبة أو أكثر من العقوبات الآتية: أ - الإنذار. ب - إغلاق مقر الشركة أو المؤسسة محل المخالفة مؤقتا لمدة لا ت
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