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1
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judge
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Saudi Arabia
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Expected to consider the harmony of society and the moral character of the accused, in addition to evidence and the law
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1
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2
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judge
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Saudi Arabia
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Judges may use religious law (Sharia) as a basis for legal decisions.
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1
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3
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judge
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Saudi Arabia
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Judges are highly revered and have significant authority in interpreting and enforcing Islamic law, known as Sharia.
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1
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4
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judges
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Saudi Arabia
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Judges are considered to have significant authority and their decisions are influenced by Islamic law.
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1
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5
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judges
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Saudi Arabia
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Judges in religious courts may base decisions on Sharia law.
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1
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6
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verdict
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Saudi Arabia
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May be based on Sharia law and issued by a religious judge
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1
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7
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verdict
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Saudi Arabia
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May be influenced by religious law and may result in harsh punishments like corporal or capital punishment
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1
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