§ Mr. Leeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is satisfied with the adequacy of the legal representation of those British subjects who are currently detained in Saudi Arabia and against whom charges are pending; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JuddIn Saudia Arabian legal proceedings there is no provision for a person to be legally represented in court. The accused has the right to consult a lawyer at any stage; take his advice and clear any statement with him. With or without legal advice the accused must present his own case to the judge. In the case of expatriates, legal advice is normally arranged by the accused's employers, but where this is not the case the Embassy at Jedda can help the accused to obtain the services of a lawyer.