Saudi to get supreme court, other tribunals

RIYADH, Oct 2, 2007 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia will get a supreme court and specialised tribunals dealing with personal status, commercial law and labour,

official media said Tuesday.

King Abdullah issued a decree approving a new body of laws regulating the judiciary and the Board of Grievances, which adjudicates disputes involving state institutions, SPA news agency reported.

The new laws replace regulations in force for more than 30 years in the case of the judiciary and about 25 years for the Board of Grievances.

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