Walid Al-Samaani affirmed that judicial developments and human rights have become a fundamental pillar in the work of the ministry, noting that what has been achieved in the judicial sector has directly impacted the strengthening of guarantees and the protection of rights, which translates the leadership’s interest in the judicial facility and the development of its services.
Judicial developments and support for human rights
This came during a meeting between the Minister and the President of the Human Rights Commission, Dr. Hala Al-Tuwaijri , at the Minister's office in Riyadh. The meeting reviewed the most significant achievements of the justice sector in recent years and its role in improving services and upholding justice. Al-Samaani explained that the Ministry has adopted several initiatives to integrate roles with various entities, thereby strengthening the protection of rights and reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to international standards in this field.
Leadership development and the development of the justice system
The minister commended the leadership's care and attention to the justice sector, emphasizing that this support has had a significant impact on enhancing the system's efficiency and improving the quality of services provided to beneficiaries. He added that this support contributes to establishing the principles of justice and transparency, and strengthening judicial guarantees that protect human rights.
New legislation and its role in protecting rights
Al-Samaani highlighted the role of the specialized legislative framework announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , describing it as a qualitative leap forward in supporting judicial developments and human rights . He emphasized that this legislation strengthens the protection of rights by modernizing systems, ensuring swift justice, and enshrining the principles of transparency and integrity.
Quality judicial initiatives
The Minister of Justice explained that the Ministry has launched a series of initiatives that contribute to strengthening human rights, such as developing digital judicial services, streamlining litigation procedures, and expanding the scope of electronic documentation services. He emphasized that these initiatives support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 in building a modern judicial system and providing citizens and residents with a fair and reliable judicial environment.
