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The Basic Law of Saudi Arabia (alternative name: Basic System of Governance; Arabic: النظام الأساسي للحكم, Al Nizam Al Asasi lil Hukm) is a constitution-like charter divided into nine chapters, consisting of 83 articles. [1]
Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy, [80] and has no legally binding written constitution. [81] However, in 1992, the Basic Law of Saudi Arabia was adopted by royal decree. [ 82 ] The Basic Law outlines the responsibilities and processes of the governing institutions but is insufficiently specific to be considered a constitution. [ 83 ]
Verses from the Qur'an, the official constitution of the country. Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy. [3] According to the Basic Law of Saudi Arabia, the country's de facto constitution adopted by royal decree in 1992, the king must comply with Sharia (that is, Islamic law) and the Qur'an.
Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy; [151] however, according to the Basic Law of Saudi Arabia adopted by royal decree in 1992, the king must comply with Sharia (Islamic law) and the Quran, while the Quran and the Sunnah (the traditions of Muhammad) are declared to be the country's constitution. [152]
Saudi Arabia has no legally binding written constitution. [12] In 1960, King Faisal declared the Quran , the religious text of Islam, to be the constitution. However, in 1992, the Basic Law of Saudi Arabia was adopted by royal decree .
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The government released a 1992 media policy statement, which outlined aims for journalists including both a religious and political component in favor of Islam and Saudi Arabia respectively. [4] Saudi Arabia is distinct from other Gulf Cooperation Council countries in that its constitution does not protect freedom of expression. [5]