Founding Charter and Procedural Rules of the Specialised People's Court for Addressing Violations in Saudi Arabia
Driven by the free will of the
people, rejection of injustice and tyranny, and in response to a collective
need to hold authority accountable for the grave violations it has committed
against human beings, dignity, and identity, this Popular Court announces its
establishment as an independent symbolic judicial body. Its legitimacy is
derived from the collective conscience, universal principles of justice, and
the religious, legal, and human rights frameworks that affirm the peoples’
right to defend themselves and restore their sovereignty.
This court is established on the
basis that the people are the source of authority, and that the absence of
transparency and accountability constitutes, by itself, an indication of
violation. Authority that hides behind secrecy and accumulates repressive
behaviors becomes responsible for all accusations directed at it, unless proven
otherwise with honesty, integrity, and clarity.
Since the court is popular in
its composition and function, it relies in its procedures on the principle
of reversed burden of proof, which places the obligation on the
authority to prove its innocence regarding the accusations directed at it,
rather than requiring the people to prove the oppression and marginalization
they suffer. In the absence of explicit evidence from the authority, or if it
refuses to provide evidence disproving the accusations, these accusations are
considered valid, particularly if reinforced by documented behaviors and
recurring indicators.
The court believes that justice
is not built on balancing unequal parties but on a clear bias toward truth,
empowering the oppressed with tools for accountability, and holding authority
accountable as the stronger party with the greater capacity to conceal or
falsify the truth.
Accordingly, this charter is the
reference document that organizes the court’s work, defines its jurisdiction,
establishes its principles, and declares its full commitment to symbolic
justice, popular representation, and the right to ethical trials for anyone who
dares to insult the people or usurp their will.
Procedural
Rules
Article One: Judicial
Composition
The court consists of three levels:
A. Primary Court, which includes specialized chambers according to
the type of case.
B. Popular Court, which acts as a voting body after the Primary
Court issues its judgment.
C. Court of Cassation, which reviews judgments issued by the
Primary Court.
The court includes an
independent judiciary, public prosecutors, legal committees, research teams,
and fact-finding units.
The public, during the first stage of litigation, acts as a jury issuing the
initial judgment in the case through open or secret voting to ensure fairness
and prevent manipulation by tools of authority.
Article Two: Judicial References
The Specialized Popular Court bases its work on the founding charter and
approved procedural rules, as well as general principles of justice and
fairness and universally recognized human rights, as detailed in this article
and Article Three. Sacred scriptures, international covenants, and agreements
are also considered complementary references in defining violations and
determining rights, within a framework that includes but is not limited to:
- Islamic Sharia.
- The laws in force in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- International human rights covenants and treaties.
- International judicial principles and precedents.
- The Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or
Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
The principle of reversed
burden of proof applies in cases where the government withholds
information or provides data and statistics that are unreliable or inconsistent
with reality.
Article Three: Conflicting
References
This article is interpreted and applied in light of the founding charter of the
Popular Court and complements it; it must not be construed in a way that
restricts or contradicts its principles. The court encourages moving beyond the
narrow pattern followed in Saudi judiciary, which has not achieved the purposes
of Sharia’s leniency, diversity, and mercy.
Judicial references are
hierarchically arranged as follows:
A. Religious reference derived from the Quran and authentic
Sunnah, prioritizing interpretations closest to the texts and their objectives.
B. Legal reference derived from general principles of justice,
international law, and binding human rights treaties.
C. Human rights reference derived from universal principles of
human rights and the dignity of peoples.
In the event of conflict between
references:
1.
Islamic
Sharia rulings, particularly those of definitive proof and meaning, take
precedence over all other references.
2.
After
considering the priority of Sharia, the definitive ruling from the highest
reference among the remaining sources is applied.
3.
Reconciliation
between references is sought as much as possible; none is discarded except to
resolve the conflict.
4.
The
court encourages citing evidence, texts, and international judicial precedents
mentioned in Article Two, regardless of their rank, to enrich the legal library
and establish rulings compatible with Islamic Sharia and relevant international
legal references.
Article Four: Jurisdiction
Subject-matter jurisdiction: The court addresses all matters within
its scope, including but not limited to:
A. Serious crimes and violations against the people.
B. Financial and administrative corruption and conflicts of interest.
C. Fundamental human rights not conflicting with Islamic Sharia.
D. Review of economic policies for social justice compliance.
E. Decisions harming the country’s or citizens’ interests.
F. Policies endangering the environment or public health.
G. Cases of surrendering sovereignty or religious/cultural symbols.
H. Authority’s respect for international agreements and human rights
principles.
Territorial jurisdiction: The court has authority over Saudi affairs,
including any case where Saudi Arabia is a party, whether involving the
government, institutions, individuals, public policies, or community rights.
Anything officially published or publicly circulated regarding Saudi affairs
falls within the court’s jurisdiction unless it exceeds its symbolic or
documentation capacity.
Article Five: Procedures for
Filing a Lawsuit
Lawsuits are filed via an approved electronic form and referred to the
competent chamber for a decision on acceptance or rejection.
Article Six: Forms and Case
Registry
Lawsuits are submitted exclusively through the court’s approved forms, whether
electronic or otherwise.
Forms are part of the procedural system, and the court may modify or update
them as needed, provided the approved versions are published on its official
platforms.
The court updates the case registry and its status at least once every calendar
month and may make additional updates according to case developments, issuance
of judgments, or objections.
The case registry includes: case number, type, review status, names of parties,
date of last session, and voting result, if applicable. It is accessible to the
public via official platforms.
Article Seven: Popular Public
Prosecution Department
A department called the Popular Public Prosecution is
established within the court, responsible for initiating lawsuits and pursuing
accusations against the ruling family or their government. It operates as
follows:
1.
Popular
Public Prosecutor: The head of this
department, appointed by the Popular Court, must be of integrity, ethical
commitment, and symbolic representation of the people’s will.
2.
Powers
of the Prosecutor: The Popular Public
Prosecutor has the authority to:
o
Initiate
lawsuits independently if there is evidence or indicators of a grave violation.
o
Accept
referrals from the court or any popular oversight body.
o
Receive
complaints and reports from citizens or affected parties, whether individual or
collective, and verify them to convert them into official lawsuits if
appropriate.
3.
Popular
Nature of the Procedure: Every
lawsuit initiated by the Popular Public Prosecutor expresses collective will,
and each complaint is treated as a popular document contributing to the
symbolic justice record.
Article Eight: Written Pleadings
and Session Formats
Pleadings are primarily written and based on memoranda submitted by the
parties, which serve as the main reference for formulating judgments and are
preserved in the court’s archives, whether or not an oral debate occurs.
Sessions may be fully written or conducted via virtual platforms. Efforts are
made to record them, and all submitted memoranda are preserved. Virtual
platforms and audio spaces are supplementary tools to facilitate sessions
without undermining the written reference.
Article Nine: Public Sessions
and Organization
Sessions are conducted publicly unless decided otherwise or hindered by
material or technical constraints.
Multiple Popular Public Prosecutors and defense attorneys may participate in a
single case.
The court allocates equal time for each party to present, granting equal
opportunity to those authorized to intervene. Interveners may be considered
witnesses for either side.
Article Ten: Audio Debates
Audio debates are a complementary tool to written pleadings, not mandatory, and
are illustrative rather than an independent reference for judicial rulings.
After submitting written memoranda, the court may convert the pleading into an
AI-managed audio debate, faithfully fed with relevant prosecution and defense
arguments without requiring approval from either party.
Audio debates are assessed according to:
- Clarity and logical structure of arguments
- Adherence to the case’s direct subject
- Respect for opposing parties, avoiding defamation
- Reliance on relevant religious, legal, or factual evidence
A written summary highlighting main points and alignment or conflict with official memoranda accompanies each debate. All audio debates are archived and may serve as interpretative reference for similar cases.
Article Eleven: Broadcasting,
Recording, and Publication
Acceptance of audio debates by parties constitutes full authorization for the
court to:
- Broadcast the session live on official channels
- Record and archive the debate
- Publish the full debate or selected parts, excluding irrelevant
material or personal insults
This authorization is valid only if this clause is read at the beginning of the session; continuing the debate signifies explicit acceptance.
Audio debates may not be used for promotion or advertising by any party; violation may lead to prohibition from future participation.
Article Twelve: Defense
Conditions
While the Saudi system denies opinion prisoners and opposition figures the
right to defense and directs accusations through fake accounts, the Popular
Court adopts a fair approach, giving the ruling family and government a full
opportunity to respond to accusations.
Defense requests are accepted only from qualified religious or legal persons,
who must defend under their real names. Exceptions may be made for procedural
necessity, including symbolic or AI-based representation, as stipulated in
Article Thirteen. Defense attorneys must be Saudi nationals unless replaced by
AI.
Article Thirteen: Notification
Selecting a case publicly and publishing the prosecution memorandum constitutes
proper notification to the government. Qualified defense parties must respond
within five (5) days, with an additional ten (10) days for filing the defense
memorandum. If no qualified human defense presents itself, a free AI program is
appointed to provide defense using available memoranda. AI defense is
explicitly noted in session records and judgments.
Article Fourteen: Role of the
Judge
The judge manages sessions and allocates speaking time as outlined in Article
Nine.
The judge must remain neutral and impartial, granting equal opportunity to main
parties. Speakers may be interrupted if they deviate or misuse the platform.
After closing pleadings, the court prepares a written judgment detailing facts,
evidence, and responses to defense points.
Article Fifteen: Popular Voting
The public acts as a second-stage jury after the initial court judgment. Voting
occurs post-judgment and is added to the court’s record.
Voting options: Conviction – Acquittal – Insufficient Evidence, with a “view
result” option.
If the primary judgment and public vote coincide, the judgment becomes final
after the objection period.
Discrepancies are reviewed by the Court of Cassation, whose decision is final.
Article Sixteen: Judgment and
Objection
Judgments must include:
A. Key points from session minutes
B. Submitted evidence
C. Facts and justifications
D. Legal and religious reasoning
E. Adopted legal and religious references
Publication is on official platforms; objections may be filed within thirty
(30) days. Final judgments are archived and may serve as precedent.
Article Seventeen: Procedural
Guarantees
All parties have access to case files, including opposing evidence. Minimum
response time is two minutes per intervention, maximum as decided by the judge.
Equal speaking time is guaranteed for both prosecution and defense. Records and
documents are archived and published on the court’s platforms.
Article Eighteen: Prior
Adjudication
If a duplicate case is filed, a “previous adjudication” judgment is issued,
citing previous case number, summary, and links to similar cases.
Article Nineteen: Rejection of
Invalid Cases
The court may reject cases outside its jurisdiction, including:
- Personal disputes without evidence of corruption or favoritism
- Violations of local laws
- Attempts to exploit the court for propaganda or personal purposes
Article Twenty: Official Court
Platforms
Two main platforms for announcements, judgments, and procedures:
A. Official Twitter: @court_spc
B. Official blog: https://courtpsc.blogspot.com/
Two channels for broadcasting
court sessions:
A. Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/PSC_Court
B. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@PSCcourt
Article Twenty-One: Rights of
Volunteers and Participants
Recognizing individual and collective efforts and promoting transparency,
participants in case studies, preparation, and judgment are credited publicly.
- Recognition: Names
and roles are cited in official case documents
- Official Certificate: Volunteers
may request certificates detailing contributions
- Moral Rights Protection: Contributions
cannot be removed without valid reason; grievance procedures exist
- Inclusion in Judgments: All
judgments include a section for participant names and roles, respecting
privacy wishes
- Voluntary Participation: All
contributions are voluntary, without monetary compensation
Article Twenty-Two: Amendment of
Charter and Procedural Rules
The court may amend, delete, or add to the charter or procedural rules as
needed. Changes apply only after publication on official platforms and affect
only cases heard after publication, not retroactively.
