23/03/2026
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23/03/2026
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The Public Prosecution’s recent decision to classify ongoing investigations into serious state security cases as confidential has sparked public discussion. Yet, from a legal perspective, this step is not a limitation on transparency; it is a safeguard for justice.
The statement confirmed that investigations are underway in two separate cases involving allegations of collaboration and harm to the security of the State. Legal measures have already been taken, including arrests, warrants, and the seizure of relevant tools and devices.
Pursuant to Article (75), Paragraph (2) of the Criminal Procedures and Trials Law, the Public Prosecutor ordered that the investigations remain confidential, with a prohibition on publishing or disseminating any related information.
This is not an exceptional measure. It is a recognized legal tool designed to protect the integrity of investigations, particularly in sensitive cases.
At this stage, evidence is still being examined, and witness accounts are still developing. Any premature disclosure risks influencing testimony, compromising evidence, or creating public narratives that may interfere with the course of justice.
The real danger is not in temporary confidentiality, but in the circulation of incomplete or unverified information.
It is equally important to note that this confidentiality does not apply to the accused or their lawyer. The right to defense remains intact, ensuring that the legal process continues to operate within the framework of fairness and due process.
The Public Prosecution has also confirmed that the public will be informed once investigations are concluded. Transparency, therefore, is not denied; it is deferred until the appropriate stage.
These cases, by their nature, involve national security. They demand precision, discretion, and a high degree of procedural integrity.
Justice cannot be rushed, and it should not be shaped by speculation. Confidentiality, in this context, is not silence; it is protection. Not everything should be published immediately, because some truths must be preserved until they are complete.
By Dr. Fawaz Khaled Alkhateeb
Attorney at Law
