The General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars (CSC), or Shura Council, condemned on Monday Canada's meddling in the judiciary of Saudi Arabia, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
It stressed that Saudi Arabia is a fully sovereign Kingdom that derives its system of rule from the holy Quran and Prophetic Sunnah.
This is based on promoting justice, national unity and preventing all attempts to stir strife, it added.
It also protects human rights in accordance with Islamic Sharia law and provides security for all citizens and residents on its territory.
"The judiciary in the Kingdom is an independent authority and nothing, but Islamic law, has power over judges,” it said.
“No one shall be allowed to challenge judicial verdicts demanding the release of an accused under investigation in accordance with the Public Prosecution,” it continued.
In this regard, the Shura Council rejected Canada's stance which it described as “blatant interference to influence the criminal justice system”.
It also added that the Kingdom has been taking and will continue to take all measures to ensure social peace, fight crime and achieve justice.
It is keen on realizing these goals while completely respecting the rights and dignity of man, as stipulated by its laws and it will maintain its sovereignty and defend its territories and values, it vowed.
