The Minister of Justice,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law, based on article 42 of the Law of Advocacy, issued by Royal Decree D/38 of 28 Rajab 1422 [16 October 2001], which stipulates: “The Minister of Justice shall issue the executive regulation of this law, it must be published in the official gazette, and he shall issue the necessary decisions for its implementation.”
after perusal of Ministerial Decision 4649 dated 8 Jumada Al-Thani 1423 [17 August 2002], which includes the approval of the Executive Regulation of the Law of Advocacy,
and after perusal on the President of the Royal Court Decision 68524 dated 26 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1442 [6 July 2021], and where coordination was made with the Control and Anti-Corruption Authority and the Saudi Bar Association on the subject, and as required by the interest of work.
hereby decides
First
The Rules on Limiting Conflicts of Interest for Those Who Have Previously Worked in the Judiciary—and those of equivalent status—When Practising the Legal Profession, is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.
Second
The aforementioned rules must be published in the official gazette, and come into force from the date of its publication.
Third
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to adopt it and implement it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Justice
Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani
Issued on: 19/4/1444
Corresponding to: 13/11/2022
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4957 issued on 18 November 2022.