Country | Saudi Arabia |
Year | 2018 |
Type of Measure | Violence against women > Regulations |
Form of Violence | Violence against women and girls |
High Order No. 25803, dated 29/05/1439 H, was issued for the provision of legal assistance to women and children in cases of abuse. The Ministry of Labour and Social Development, in coordination with the Saudi Bar Association (SBA), was instructed to obtain a periodic list of the names and addresses of pro bono lawyers to provide legal assistance and cooperate with them pursuant to Article 13.11 of the SBA Charter, which was promulgated by Council of Ministers Decision No. 317, dated 08/07/1436 H.