Ministry_of_Justice_(Saudi_Arabia)

Ministry of Justice (Saudi Arabia)

Ministry of Justice (Saudi Arabia)

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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ; Arabic: وزارة العدل) is a government agency in Saudi Arabia that was established in 1970 by King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.[1] The ministry oversees the court system of the Saudi Arabia and any associated prosecutorial services, and fulfill their financial and administrative requirements. Other responsibilities include appointing judges and providing licenses to attorneys, translators, and legal experts.[2][3] By 2020 and in line with the Saudi Transformation Program, the Ministry of Justice is planning to digitalize 80% of its services.[4]

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