In our civilized history as a people we have always had rules to live by in order to have a society that provides safety and security for everyone. In 214 countries some type of criminal justice system is in place. However differences in culture and beliefs make for a very different idea on how to deal with crime. As a relatively young nation the US has had the ability to build a system that can incorporate some of the best ideas from many different places. While both countries may be similar in wanting law and order the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia couldn’t be more different in their execution of criminal justice.
Criminal Justice in the United States began as soon as white European settlers landed in America. Under the leadership …show more content…
The teaching of leading Muslim jurists have only amplified the law. Islamic law is valid regardless of whether or not it is recognized by the state. The law originates only in divine revelation and not from customs and traditions. Islamic law is comprehensive and all-embracing and covers every aspect of the legal system. It is not the nature of what the law should be, but what the law actually is. (Cliff Roberson, …show more content…
Some of its leaders have been more progressive in their ideas than others such as King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz who by royal decree announced the establishment of a majlis which translates to a consultative council. The following year a speaker as well as members were chosen to lead this council. The king also appointed ministers to handle the day to day running of the kingdom. Additional decrees were also announced that would form the government. King Aziz wanted to introduce constitutional principles of democracy into his absolutist monarchial system. Although any new laws would still be in the form of royal decrees he gave the council a much more broad legislative power to enact new laws. (Maddex, 2008) Following the death of King Fahd, Prince Abdullah is now installed as the new king. Saudi Arabia joins the WTO (World Trade Organization) and begins holding local elections. (Bowen, 2007) Although this was definitely a step in the right direction, Saudi Arabia still has a long way to go in order to be on par with the US. Saudi Arabia’s human rights record is one of the worst in the world. People can be arrested and held indefinitely with no communication. Police forces commit torture with no one to answer to except the Ministry of the Interior, in which a senior member of the royal family controls. As no one can question the royal family’s decisions, police do not have to face any penalties for their actions.
Criminal Justice in the United States began as soon as white European settlers landed in America. Under the leadership …show more content…
The teaching of leading Muslim jurists have only amplified the law. Islamic law is valid regardless of whether or not it is recognized by the state. The law originates only in divine revelation and not from customs and traditions. Islamic law is comprehensive and all-embracing and covers every aspect of the legal system. It is not the nature of what the law should be, but what the law actually is. (Cliff Roberson, …show more content…
Some of its leaders have been more progressive in their ideas than others such as King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz who by royal decree announced the establishment of a majlis which translates to a consultative council. The following year a speaker as well as members were chosen to lead this council. The king also appointed ministers to handle the day to day running of the kingdom. Additional decrees were also announced that would form the government. King Aziz wanted to introduce constitutional principles of democracy into his absolutist monarchial system. Although any new laws would still be in the form of royal decrees he gave the council a much more broad legislative power to enact new laws. (Maddex, 2008) Following the death of King Fahd, Prince Abdullah is now installed as the new king. Saudi Arabia joins the WTO (World Trade Organization) and begins holding local elections. (Bowen, 2007) Although this was definitely a step in the right direction, Saudi Arabia still has a long way to go in order to be on par with the US. Saudi Arabia’s human rights record is one of the worst in the world. People can be arrested and held indefinitely with no communication. Police forces commit torture with no one to answer to except the Ministry of the Interior, in which a senior member of the royal family controls. As no one can question the royal family’s decisions, police do not have to face any penalties for their actions.