The present document of Human Rights Watch elaborates on the criminal justice system and practice of Saudi Arabia, it focusses especially on the issue of fair trials. HRW states that it has found several violations of defendants rights. Human Rights Watch recommends that Saudi Arabia initiate reforms in four areas of its criminal justice system to strengthen due process and fair trial rights in compliance with international human rights law and standards, such as the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
The present document of Human Rights Watch elaborates on the criminal justice system and practice of Saudi Arabia, it focusses especially on the issue of fair trials. HRW states that it has found several violations of defendants rights. Human Rights Watch recommends that Saudi Arabia initiate reforms in four areas of its criminal justice system to strengthen due process and fair trial rights in compliance with international human rights law and standards, such as the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
