Judicial System

Judicial System in Saudi Arabia
b. Observance of the special nature of women as they are
known, in most cases, as less patient and not strong
enough compared to man especially when it comes to
fighting for their rights in courts – many women may
abandon their rights if they believe such will need
long time, incessant follow-ups and extended court
hearings.
c. On the other hand, a man, although long time,
incessant follow-ups and extended court hearings
may annoy him; nevertheless, he will not abandon his
case.
If there is a man who abandons his rights because of long
time, incessant follow-ups and extended court hearings, or if
there is a woman bears long time, incessant follow-ups and
extended court hearings to get her rights, such is not the rule/
norm, it is the exception.
Fifth: Observance of Privacy and Confidentiality:
privacy and confidentiality is maintained in court
sessions in cases filed by women or against women in
matters concerning marital and family affairs; no party other
than the parties to the action will be permitted to attend in
case that a party to the case is a woman.
Sixth: Privacy in Search:
under the Saudi legal system observing Sharia principles
and social norms, a woman accused or involved in a crime will
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