Evidence Law

Rules of proof, including digital evidence

Type	Law
Framework	Constitutional foundation
Tier	Primary law: niẓām (Royal Decree M/…)
Legal status	In force
Instrument number	M/43 · Royal Decree
Issued	(26/5/1443H)
Dates	Royal Decree M/43 (26/5/1443H); date to be confirmed against the official text
Last verified	2026-10-20

The Evidence Law sets the rules of proof in civil and commercial matters, including digital evidence. It is reported as Royal Decree M/43 (26/5/1443H); the date is being checked against the official text.

Recognises digital evidence, such as electronic records and communications.
Relevant to recordings and logs relied on in disputes.

In this framework

Basic Law of Governance (Arts 37 & 40)
Sharia (Qur'an & Sunnah)
Electronic Transactions Law
E-Commerce Law
Civil Transactions Law
Law of Criminal Procedure

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