With the help of Allah the Almighty
We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
based on article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,
based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414,
based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,
after perusal of Shura Council Decision 137/16 dated 3 Rajab 1445,
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 580 dated 18 Rajab 1445,
have decreed as follows
First: The repeal of the provisions related to investigation and trial provided in the Law on the Trial of Ministers issued by Royal Decree 88 dated 22 Ramadan 1380 is hereby approved. This shall apply after the Royal Order approving the “Draft Law on Criminal Procedures for the Trial of Members of the Council of Ministers” is issued and comes into force.
Second: The repeal of the provisions relating to crimes, punishments, and other relevant provisions provided in the Law on the Trial of Ministers is hereby approved. This shall apply after the Penal Law is issued and comes into force.
Third: His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned authorities—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 23/7/1445
Corresponding to: 4/2/2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5023 issued on 8 March 2024.