Lawyer faces probe for publishing misleading information in media
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Ministry of Justice has instructed to carry out investigation into the case of publishing misleading information in the media by a licensed lawyer about the penalty for parking in front of homes.
The ministry clarified that it noticed that the contents of the statement made by the lawyer are not based on any legal basis. Article 5 of the Law of the Protection of Public Facilities —referred to in the statement — is irrelevant to the allegations. The Civil Transactions Law regulates provisions related to rights, including the right of easements.
The ministry confirmed that it will take legal action against the lawyer and refer him to the concerned agencies for investigation, based on the Code of Law Practice, its executive regulations, and the Rules of Professional Conduct for Lawyers.
The ministry called on all lawyers to adhere to the rules and regulations governing the profession. The ministry reiterated that it will not show any leniency in taking the necessary measures to control any practices or behaviors that violate the relevant rules and regulations
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