Punishment Awaits for Sexual Harasser in Two Saudi Arabia Holy Cities
- MCH 2023
Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia is popular for its strict regulations for visitors, especially in the Two Holy Cities of Mecca and Medina. The government to give harsh punishment for sexual harassers in both cities.
It aims to address sexual violence issues and any cases related to behavior or actions that can affect the social life of the community.
The phenomenon threatens Saudi society, so the Kingdom has established a system to handle the sexual harassment crime, as a preventive measure to prevent many negative impacts on its victims. One is the psychological impact.
Recently, the Saudi Arabian Security Authority has arrested an Egyptian pilgrim for committing sexual harassment in the city of Mecca.
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In addition to arresting the perpetrator directly, the authorities in Mecca also publicly announced the perpetrator's name and shame them to prevent the perpetrators from doing the same.
Saudi Arabia has undergone significant reforms in recent years to combat violations of women's rights and enhance them.
Under Saudi law, sexual harassment can be punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of SR100,000 or around IDR428 million 26,700) or either of the two penalties.
If the behavior is repeated or carried out in public, the punishment is increased to five years in prison and a fine of SR300,000 or IDR1,2 billion.
Saudi authorities stated that the punishment for sexual harassment cannot be altered even if the victim waives their rights or does not file a legal complaint.
This offense is punishable by imprisonment for up to five years and a maximum fine of SR300,000 or IDR 1,2 billion, or either of the two penalties if the victims are children, individuals with special needs, or targets while asleep or unconscious.
The Saudi Human Rights Commission explained that in cases of harassment, the victim's waiver of their rights or their inability to file a complaint does not waive the competent authorities' right to take legal action deemed necessary for the public interest.
