Saudi Gazette, 13 February 2024: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved the Law for the Protection of Whistleblowers, Witnesses, Experts and Victims.

The law is aimed at giving individuals who may come under threat for giving evidence in court cases protection.

It gives powers to judicial authorities to provide the necessary protection to witnesses, victims, whistleblowers, experts and members of their families from any threats. This includes assault, revenge and intimidation.

It will encourage and facilitate information sharing and provide protection to informants, witnesses, experts and victims from any attacks or threats, material or moral harm, or anything that may adversely affect the delivery of this information.

A draft version of the law to ensure whistleblowers, witnesses, experts and victims, who are at risk for providing information on crimes was approved a few years ago.

They also approved the Saudi Tourism Authority Regulation.

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