Title

Saudi Arabia: The Basic Law of Governance

Date of adoption

1 March 1992

Entry into force

1 January 1993

Text versions

Arabic

English

Sources:

– Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers, accessed: 9 May 2013, (Arabic),
– Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers, accessed: 9 May 2013, (English).

Abstract

Migration-relevant provisions can be found in the following Articles of the Constitution:

Art. 36 – “The State shall provide security for all citizens and residents on its territories. No-one may be confined, arrested or imprisoned without reference to the Law.”

Art. 41 requires residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to abide by its laws, observe the values of the Saudi community and respect Saudi traditions and feelings.

Art. 43 stipulates that Councils held by the King and the Crown Prince is to be open for all citizens and anyone else who may have a complaint or grievance.

Art. 47 – “All people, whether citizens or residents of the Kingdom, are entitled to file suit on an equal basis.”