{
  "id": 18998985,
  "title": "Al-Samaani: Courts of Appeal a vital safeguard for justice and judicial integrity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/al-samaani-courts-of-appeal-a-vital-safeguard-for-justice-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T19:01:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/666092/saudi-arabia/al-samaani-courts-of-appeal-a-vital-safeguard-for-justice-and-judicial-integrity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani highlighted the crucial role of Courts of Appeal within the judicial system during a meeting with heads of judicial circuits at the Court of Appeal in Riyadh. Al-Samaani emphasized that these courts serve as a crucial safeguard for justice, providing rigorous judicial review of judgments and thorough consideration of appeals. This ensures enhanced judicial oversight, improved quality, integrity, and efficiency of judicial proceedings. The minister attributed significant progress in the justice sector to the unwavering support of King Salman, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. Al-Samaani praised the advancements in the performance of Courts of Appeal, stressing the importance of circuit heads in ensuring that judgments are well-reasoned, addressing grounds for appeal, and streamlining procedures to enhance efficiency and the overall experience for litigants. Moving forward, the minister outlined plans to bolster the role of technical offices and incorporate artificial intelligence applications to aid in the preparation of studies and draft judgments. Additionally, he stressed the necessity of improving the beneficiary experience, aiming to foster greater institutional maturity and elevate the overall quality of judicial services.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani underscored the pivotal role of Courts of Appeal as the second tier of the judicial system. He described them as a vital safeguard for justice, ensuring thorough judicial scrutiny of judgments and proper consideration of appeals, thereby strengthening judicial oversight and enhancing the quality, integrity, and efficiency of judicial proceedings.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Courts of Appeal safeguard justice through rigorous judicial review.",
    "Minister Walid Al-Samaani highlights their importance in judicial integrity.",
    "Plans to use AI and improve beneficiary experience are outlined."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}