Saudi Arabia: Repressive draft penal code shatters illusions of progress and reform

By Amnesty International

A leaked draft of Saudi Arabia’s first written penal code falls woefully short of universal human rights standards and exposes the hypocrisy behind Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s promises to position his government as progressive and inclusive, said Amnesty International in a new report launched today. Saudi Arabia’s authorities have not shared the draft penal […] The post Saudi Arabia: Repressive draft penal code shatters illusions of progress and reform appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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