in saudi arabia, who decides sentences? who are the judges and how are they selected?

In Saudi Arabia, the judges are selected by the king, with the recommendation of the Supreme Judicial Council, composed of twelve jurists. They usually have a single judge, except in cases specified by law, where three judges decide the sentence.

The king acts like a tribunal of the last instance and has the right to apply the indult.

In Saudi Arabia, The Chief Justice decides sentences. The judges are people studied sharia and they are  selected by Minister of justice.

Explanation:

Saudi's justice system is built on the Islamic called sharia. Muslims who studied over years by accepting it (The Holy Quran and the traditions of Muhammad's rulings and preaching) are appointed as judges in the courts. The young judges are appointed with the probation of one year time period.

The Chief Justice of supreme judiciary council sentences the punishments. Earlier the king is the one who decided the sentences of the person. The Minister of justice is the who appoints the judges. The Minister of Judge is appointed directly by the King.

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