Via Khitam Al Amir in gulfnews.com: The 41-article regulation, which took effect on Friday, marks a significant step in the kingdom’s ongoing legal reforms, reinforcing women’s rights, marital laws, and child custody provisions in line with broader judicial modernisation efforts. Under the new rules, unapproved marriage contracts will now be subject to a structured review, led by the Minister of Justice and other authorities. The ministry has also been granted authority to introduce additional regulations as needed based on evolving judicial applications. The Personal Status Law is one of four key legal frameworks announced by the Crown Prince in February 2021, alongside the Civil Transactions Law, Penal Code for Discretionary Sanctions, and Law of Evidence. Together, these reforms enhance judicial transparency, expand individual rights, and bring Saudi Arabias legal system closer to international standards.
