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"Ta'zir" punitive sanctions "with depth"

Course Description: The course examines ta'zir offenses in terms of their elements and punishments, with an analysis of some of their applications in the Saudi penal system, in light of Islamic Sharia provisions and relevant regulations, and using a comparative approach within the scope of study. .

Credit hours: 3

Objectives of the course :

The objective of this course is to introduce students to and familiarize them with the provisions related to ta'zir crimes, including defining their elements and outlining their penalties. It will include an in-depth analytical study of some of these crimes. The aim is to academically refine students and equip them with the ability to analyze the methodology of the Saudi penal legislator in criminalizing and punishing, in accordance with Islamic Sharia and the regulations issued in this regard in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as the Penal Transactions Law. A comparative approach will be used, examining existing legal practices in other systems, within the allocated time frame.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:
1- Understand concepts related to discretionary punishments.
2- To explain the categories of organized discretionary offenses.
3. To explain the phased development of crimes against public funds.
Skills:
1- Analysis of the Saudi organized curriculum in the criminalization of ta'zir crimes
2. That each crime be analyzed independently by stating its general and specific elements.
3. To identify the similarities and differences between discretionary crimes.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
1. To be credible, honest, and transparent when applying the regulations. .
2. To embody the values of justice, transparency, and ethics in the professional field.

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Course Topics:
Definition of Ta'zir Crimes and Punishments, Objectives of Sharia Regarding Ta'zir Punishments, and Guidelines for Their Assessment
A Detailed Study of the Most Important Discretionary Crimes
Provisions for crimes affecting state security. These include:
Crimes affecting the security of the state internally, crimes affecting the security of the state externally, general provisions relating to crimes affecting state security.
Provisions concerning crimes against public liberties. These include:
Crimes infringing on national rights and duties, crimes infringing on matters of worship, and employees exceeding their authority against individuals
Employee crimes against public order, including:
Employee collusion, administrative or judicial authorities exceeding their jurisdiction and denial of justice, embezzlement and abuse of office, bribery and abuse of influence, and abuse of power.
Crimes committed by individuals against public order.
Crimes against public security.
Crimes of forgery, counterfeiting, and plagiarism.
Crimes against persons include: premeditated murder, poisoning, threats, and failure to render aid, manslaughter or negligent injury, assault on honor or personal reputation, and disclosure of secrets.
Crimes against the family system and public morals, including child abandonment, endangering the helpless, kidnapping minors, violating decency, corrupting youth, and prostitution. .
Financial crimes, including fraud, embezzlement, usury, sabotage, vandalism, and destruction of property.
Computer crimes and cybercrimes
Banking crimes and press and publication crimes.

Last updated: 2026-04-16