Justice minister highlights AI expansion and appellate courts' role in judicial quality

Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani emphasized the crucial role of appellate courts as the second tier of litigation, describing them as a judicial safeguard that allows for the review of verdicts and consideration of appeals, thereby enhancing the quality of judicial work.

His remarks came during a meeting with the heads of the appellate court divisions in Riyadh. Al-Samaani noted that the progress achieved in the justice sector was made possible by the grace of God, followed by the unwavering support of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the ongoing backing and oversight of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.

Al-Samaani praised the advancements in the performance of appellate courts, underscoring the importance of division heads in monitoring the quality of judicial work, ensuring the reasoning behind verdicts, addressing grounds for appeal and substantive defenses, and resolving cases in a manner that improves procedural efficiency and the experience of court users throughout the litigation process.

The minister also discussed future directions for developing judicial work, including strengthening the role of technical offices and expanding the adoption of artificial intelligence applications to support the preparation of studies and draft verdicts, as well as enhancing the user journey to further institutional maturity and judicial quality.