Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah region, inaugurated Saturday the Prince Khaled Al-Faisal Chair for Compliance With and Respect of the Law at Taif University. Researchers at the university will study the Kingdom's penal code and the various violations committed by citizens. They will then work toward developing the penal code in accordance with the concerned ministries and authorities. Researchers will also study residency, labor, sponsorship and traffic laws and give their recommendations. Addressing the audience during the inauguration ceremony, Prince Khaled said, “I am honored to participate in Taif University's ceremony for announcing the launching of the Chair for Compliance With and Respect of the Law.” “Civilizations are judged according to the degree of their respect of the law. No society can win respect if it does not respect itself. And no human being can win others' respect unless he respects his country's laws,” he added. Prince Khaled said Allah described Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as being of high morals. “Order is linked with morals and dealings. This is the measure of the civilization of nations and peoples. We, as Muslims, ought to set the example for others to emulate us,” he said. __
