Saudi Arabia does not have a single, codified criminal code like many other countries. Instead, the legal system is based on Sharia law (Islamic law), which is derived from the Quran, the Sunnah (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad), and various interpretations by Islamic scholars. The judiciary in Saudi Arabia interprets these religious texts to handle criminal and civil cases, with significant reliance on the discretion of judges.
Other Legislation from Saudi Arabia
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
Cooperation and International Efforts
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Anti-Cybercrime Law (2007)
- Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework (2020)
- Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC)
- National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)
- Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) Cybersecurity Framework
Data Protection and Privacy
Illegal Gambling
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content