Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Kelya

Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Kelya is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia.[1]

Career

Al Kelya has served as a judge in various Saudi courts for 40 years, including as Chief Judge in the Court of Cassation in Mecca.[2] In 2009, he was described in an article in Arab News as "one of the most experienced personalities in the field of Saudi law".[2]

Appointment as Chief Justice

In February 2009, Al Kelya was appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.[3] The Supreme Court was created by King Abdullah as part of his wide-ranging judicial reforms announced in 2007, and Al Kelya was the first Chief Justice to be appointed.[4] His appointment was one of a number of changes to the judiciary intended to create a court system more in line with international practices.[5]

See also

Legal system of Saudi Arabia

References
  1. Cordesman, Anthony H. (2009). Saudi Arabia: National Security in a Troubled Region. p. 120. ISBN 978-0-313-38076-1. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  2. "Changes in key agencies to boost reform: Experts". Arab News. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  3. "King Abdullah makes major government appointment". Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington D.C. 14 February 2009. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  4. "Tentative steps in Saudi Arabia: The king of Saudi Arabia shows some reformist credentials". The Economist. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  5. Ramady, Mohamed A. (2010). The Saudi Arabian Economy: Policies, Achievements, and Challenges. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-4419-59874. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
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