At the Public Prosecution headquarters in Riyadh, Attorney General Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef received members of the Public Prosecution Council and a number of leaders and staff, at the beginning of his tenure as Attorney General, in a meeting characterized by an emphasis on the importance of the next stage in the journey of the judicial facility.
Dr. Al-Yousef began the meeting by expressing his deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the generous royal trust, appreciating the unlimited support that the judicial facilities and the Public Prosecution receive from the wise leadership, which has contributed to bringing about a qualitative shift in the justice system in the Kingdom.
Enhancing governance and institutional excellence
During his address to senior officials, the Attorney General emphasized that the royal trust bestowed upon them necessitates concerted efforts and diligent work to complete the development process. He stressed the importance of optimally investing in national legal expertise and operating with high professional standards. He noted that establishing governance principles and adhering to rigorous professional standards are fundamental pillars for enhancing the quality of judicial outcomes and achieving the institutional excellence to which the Public Prosecution aspires, thus ensuring the accuracy and legal soundness of procedures.
Working as a team
At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Khalid Al-Yousef addressed a direct message to all members of the Public Prosecution, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming phase, which requires teamwork and a move away from individual efforts to enhance the efficiency and overall performance of the institution. He explained that achieving the established goals for protecting rights necessitates integration among all departments and branches of the Public Prosecution to ensure the impartial and transparent application of criminal justice in accordance with relevant regulations.
The context of judicial development in the Kingdom
This meeting comes at a time when the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing unprecedented legislative and judicial activity as part of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Recent years have seen the enactment of a suite of specialized legislation, such as the Evidence Law, the Personal Status Law, and the Civil Transactions Law, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the justice system, promoting integrity, and protecting human rights. The Public Prosecution plays a pivotal role in this system as the body responsible for investigation and prosecution, making the development of its personnel and operational mechanisms an urgent necessity to keep pace with the rapid developments in the Kingdom's legal, economic, and social landscape.
