Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Al-Eiban, Chief of the Saudi Human Rights Commission, today lauded the remarks recently made by a spokesman of the Ministry of Justice on human rights in Saudi Arabia, citing the right of those indicted to assign lawyers and file appeals against unacceptable rules of elementary penal courts. In a statement, he said this confirms that judiciary in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia works within the Penal Measures System and other relevant regulations and international agreements and treaties. He hailed yesterday's remarks by a Justice Ministry's senior official on the Saudi TV that all 330 held in custody for terror-related crimes were granted the right to seek the help of an advocate and file appeals against unacceptable rulings. The Ministry's official also said many of the indicted were acquitted, confirming the independence of the Saudi litigation system, the commission's statement said.
