Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992))
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- Jurisdiction
- Saudi Arabia
- Provision
- 18
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 18
The State shall guarantee the freedom and inviolability of private property. Private
property shall be not be expropriated unless in the public interest and the
confiscatee is fairly compensated.
Protection from expropriation Article 19
Collective confiscation of properties shall be prohibited. Confiscation of private
properties shall only be effected in accordance with a judicial verdict.
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Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992)) · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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