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Programme on Governance in the Arab Region برنامج إدارة الحكم في الدول العربية POGAR
   Publications: Judiciary

Arab Judicial Structures
A Study Presented To The United Nations Development Program
by Nathan J. Brown

  Prosecution System
Algeria
  • Niyaba system
  • Investigation of crimes often handled by the judicial police
Egypt
  • Niyaba system
Jordan
  • Niyaba system which is part of the Ministry of Justice
Kuwait
  • Niyaba system
Lebanon
  • Niyaba system
  • The system is both a judicial and an executive branch function
Morocco
  • Niyaba system
  • It is a quasi-judicial function, where the public prosecution is part of the executive branch
Palestine/ Palestinian National Authority
  • Niyaba system
  • The system is still establishing itself
Saudi Arabia
  • Investigation and prosecution of crimes are the functions of the police and Ministry of Interior
Sudan
  • Niyaba system that is not completely adopted
  • The system is an executive-branch function under the Ministry of Justice
Syria
  • Niyaba system
  • Though described in the constitution as judicial in character, the niyaba is headed by the minister of justice
Tunisia
  • The system is largely judicial though prosecutors fall within the Ministry of Justice
United Arab Emirates
  • Niyaba system
  • It is a judicial function that is overseen by the Ministry of Justice
Yemen
  • Niyaba system
 

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