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
- 61
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 61
The King shall have the right to declare a state of emergency and general
mobilization as well as war.
Emergency provisions Article 62
If danger threatens the safety of the Kingdom, the integrity of its territory, the
security of its people and their interests, or impedes the performance of State
institutions, the King shall take necessary and speedy measures to confront this
danger. If the King feels that these measures may better be permanent, he then shall
take whatever legal action he deems necessary in this regard.
Foreign affairs representative Article 63
The King receives Kings and heads of state, appoints his representatives to other
countries and accepts accreditation of the representatives of other countries to the
Kingdom.
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