Severe Punishment for Harassment in Saudi Arabia: Reforms and Latest News

2023-09-15 12:46:37

Riyadh: It is reported that two military officers have been executed in Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Defense announced that two army officers were executed in Taif for treason.

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Lieutenant Colonel Majid bin Musa Awad Al Balawi and Chief Sergeant Yusuf bin Reda Hassan Al Asouni were awarded the death penalty. They were arrested in 2017. They were arrested on charges of sedition and failure to protect the national interest and pride of the army. SPA has reported that following the crime was proved, the death penalty was imposed and they confessed to the crime.

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Harassment in the workplace; Saudi Arabia to give heavy punishment

Saudi Arabia is on the verge of providing severe punishment for harassment in workplaces, shelters and educational institutions. Such persons will be imprisoned for up to five years or fined up to 300,000 riyals. In certain circumstances imprisonment and fine may be imposed together. The Saudi prosecution has asked the relevant units to take necessary measures to prevent harassment in public and private sector workplaces. The prosecutors have also informed that those who get information regarding the harassment should report it to the relevant agencies. Saudi Arabia has recently introduced strong reforms to fight sexual crimes and protect women’s rights.

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In 2018, Saudi Arabia approved a law punishing sexual harassment with up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of 300,000 riyals. The authorities have already clarified that the punishment cannot be changed even if the person facing sexual assault does not file a legal complaint. Now in the case of torture, three years imprisonment and a fine of one lakh riyals or both should be served together. But if the sexual assault is on a young child or a person deserving of special needs, or during sleep or unconsciousness, the punishment is imprisonment up to five years and a fine up to three lakhs or both.

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