This report aims to present some of the issues facing human rights defenders in violation of the UN Convention Against Torture and Other, Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in light of the upcoming second review of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the Committee against Torture (CAT). Since its initial review in 2002, Saudi Arabia has modified its legislation with the alleged aim of bringing it in line with international obligations.  Despite this it continues to fall short of these obligations and torture remains a serious issue. 

For the full Report Click above on “Download File“. It is also available in Arabic.