LEGAL SERVICES IN KSA

LEGAL SERVICES IN KSA Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy. It defined itself as an Arab Islamic State. Islam is declared as the religion of the state, and the Qur’an and Prophet’s Sunnah (traditions) as its Constitution. The Basic Law, promulgated in 1992, is often known as Saudi Arabia’s de facto Constitution. And it generally functions as a system of governance and basic rights and duties of citizens through its articles of codification. For example, Article 8 of the Basic Law declares the system of governance to be based on justice, Shura (consultation), and equality under “Islamic Shari’ah.” However, the Basic Law of Saudi Arabia does not protect from discrimination on any specific grounds.