New Nazaha regulations clarify appeals, inspection, and disciplinary procedures

Lawyer Dr. Saleh Al-Harithi has emphasized the importance of the newly issued regulations defining the powers of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha).

Speaking in an interview with Al-Ekhbariya channel, Al-Harithi explained that the new regulations outline the procedures for appeals and grievances, set guidelines for inspections and detentions, and organize disciplinary measures through warnings, all of which strengthen justice and governance.

He added that Article 5 of the regulations states that the head of a department or branch is responsible for accepting or rejecting requests to recuse an investigator, as submitted by any of the parties involved, and also oversees the inspection of residences as appropriate.

Al-Harithi continued that while the Code of Criminal Procedure previously granted such powers to the Public Prosecution, these rights are now also given to Nazaha. Regarding disciplinary matters, the head of a department or branch has the authority to issue verbal or written warnings to members of their unit, and a committee is formed consisting of the head and a member with a rank not lower than Deputy Head of the Investigation and Prosecution Department.

It is worth noting that the adoption of the executive regulations governing Nazaha’s powers aims to regulate investigation and prosecution procedures in corruption cases, and to define the executive authorities of investigators, prosecutors, and heads of units and branches.

The authority continues to monitor and apprehend anyone who misappropriates public funds or exploits their position for personal gain or to harm the public interest, holding them accountable even after their employment ends, since financial and administrative corruption crimes do not expire with time. Nazaha remains committed to enforcing the law against violators without leniency.

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