Alqanoni

Law of Criminal Procedure

Art. 157
Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation

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The accused shall not be physically restrained or handcuffed during court sessions. He shall be sufficiently guarded and may not be removed from any session unless he commits an act calling for such removal. In such event, proceedings shall continue and the accused may be allowed back to the session if the reasons for his removal no longer exist. The court shall notify him of any proceeding taken in his absence.

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