Media ministry says alleged draft penal code copy circulated on social media invalid

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An official source at the Ministry of Media — based on what was received by the ministry from concerned authorities — denied the validity of what was circulated on social media recently about an alleged draft of Saudi Arabia’s penal code, is incorrect and the actual draft announced earlier is currently undergoing a legislative review.

In a statement from the ministry, the source stressed the need to ensure accuracy of information being circulated to avoid the spread of rumors and incorrect information, calling on everyone to cooperate in serving the proper dissemination of judicial and legal culture.