Saudi Arabia's judiciary enjoys full autonomy to deal with the case of
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Kingdom's Justice Minister Dr.
Waleed Al-Samaani said in a statement issued by state news agency SPA on
Saturday.
He added that the Khashoggi case took place on Saudi sovereign territory
and it will be looked at by Saudi courts when all procedures are
complete.
Dr. Al-Samaani also said that the administration of justice is the
permanent approach of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and that the Kingdom
will not deviate from this approach.
Saudi Arabia’s judicial institution was founded upon the principles of
Islamic law and values of justice that order fairness, Dr. Al-Samaani
said. He continued by saying that King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed
fully support Saudi judicial institutions that aim to prevent harm to
the Kingdom or its citizens, wherever they may be.
The justice minister explained that the directives and decisions ordered
by King Salman, in the wake of the unfortunate and tragic event that
led to Khashoggi’s death, are a continuation of the Kingdom’s approach
to “establish the foundations of justice, according to our tolerant law,
and the leadership's keenness to protect the safety of all its citizens
and care for them wherever they are.”
He said: “We, as Saudi citizens, are proud of our mandate, who have
spared no effort in caring for the homeland and the citizens of this
blessed country.”
The Minister of Justice added that the Kingdom is steadfast in its
justice and will not be destabilized by any hostile behaviors, including
reckless media outlets that lack professionalism and credibility.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, Bandar Al-Aiban,
affirmed that the directives issued by King Salman to uncover the
circumstances of Khashoggi’s disappearance, which led to the disclosure
of his demise and the subsequent detention of suspects as part of the
investigations.
This included the subsequent detention of a number of suspects and the
dismissal of a number of officials, which is aimed at achieving justice
and accountability of those involved in this case, including the
perpetrators.
He added that justice will be applied with full rigor and transparency.
The formation of a ministerial committee, under the chairmanship of
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to restructure the General
Intelligence Presidency, falls in line with efforts to consolidate the
foundations of justice in accordance with Islamic law and to protect the
security and safety of all citizens and residents in the Kingdom, and
to ensure the safety of its citizens at home and abroad.
“These orders and measures unequivocally affirm that the protection of
human rights, in accordance with the provisions of Islamic law and
regulations is one of the most important priorities of the state. The
judiciary will have the final say in achieving justice and bringing
those involved to a fair trial,” he said.
Dr. Al-Aiban offered the deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.
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