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Saudi Arabia

Resources

ECPAT International
Regional Overview: Sexual Exploitation of Children in Middle East and North Africa

Year: 2020

Stories

News from Saudi Arabia

Indicators

Age of Consent

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There is no age of sexual consent as sex is only permitted in marriage. The legal age of marriage is set at 18 years for boys and 16 years for girls. The national legislation does not provide for a close-in-age exemption.

Analysis of country legislation on age of sexual consent, 2024

Extraterritoriality & Extradition

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CSAM Definition

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Background Check Required

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National Commitments

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Child Advocacy Centers

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SEC Police Unit

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Protection Standards Travel and Tourism

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Public SEC Case Data

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