The process of enacting and issuing laws is governed by the Basic Law of Governance, issued in 1992. This law stipulates that the regulatory authority is responsible for developing laws and regulations in accordance with Islamic Shariah and exercises its powers in accordance with this law, as well as the laws of the Council of Ministers and the Shura Council.
The Law of the Council of Ministers also outlines the council's role in enacting laws, stating that "laws, treaties, international agreements, and privileges are issued and amended by Royal Decrees after being studied by the Council of Ministers, and that each minister is entitled to propose a draft law or regulation related to the affairs of their ministry.
The Shura Council Law outlined the council's role in enacting and issuing laws. Article Fifteen (b) stipulates that the council shall study laws, regulations, international treaties, agreements, and concessions, and make any suggestions it deems appropriate.
Article Eighteen of the Shura Council Law states that laws, international treaties and agreements, and concessions shall be issued and amended by Royal Decrees after being studied by the Council of Shura.
Article Twenty-Three further stipulated that the Shura Council is entitled to propose draft laws or amendments to existing law and conduct studies on these proposals in the council. The Chairman shall submit the proposal to the King.
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