Sultan Haitham issues royal decrees amending Oman’s Basic Law
Sultan Haitham issues four royal decrees introducing major amendments to Oman’s Basic Law and unifying the terminology for the Public Prosecution.
Key Takeaways
AISultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman issued four royal decrees today introducing significant amendments to several laws and regulations in the Sultanate.
The decrees include changes to certain provisions of the Basic Law of the State, replacing the term "Public Prosecution" with "Public Prosecution" in all laws and royal decrees.
The decrees also unify the terms "Public Prosecution" and "Attorney General" across Omani legislation, aiming to enhance clarity in the judicial system and standardize legal terminology.
Additionally, the decrees grant public utility status to road projects in the South Al Batinah and North Al Batinah governorates, paving the way for the implementation of these vital projects as part of national development plans.