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Dr Jamal bin Ibrahim Al-Najem
Academic
Released
Date of Birth
1965
City Of Birth
Dammam
Gender
Male
Nationality
Saudi
Education
PhD in Islamic Jurisprudence
About The Detainee
A university Professor and researcher in Islamic Jurisprudence. He was known for his positions of solidarity towards the Arab Spring revolutions and his objection to some of the policies that contradict the official fatwas of the country, especially in allowing dance performances and concerts.
Arrest And Human Rights Violations
Date Of Arrest:
2017-09-13
City Of Internment:
Dammam
Reason
Within the campaign that targeted influencers, thinkers and community activists in Saudi Arabia
Method
Whilst he was on his way to a mosque to pray Dawn prayers
Practices And Violations
There was no judicial warrant for his arrest
He was not permitted to appoint a lawyer
The Human Dimension In His Detention
His health deteriorated immensely in prison: he suffered a stroke and did not receive the necessary medical care, nor was he transferred to hospital
Prison
Al-Ha’ir Prison in Riyadh
Trial and legal proceedings
His has not had a trial, nor has he been charged
