Our source has obtained a copy of a legal opinion issued by the Legal Department, which reportedly found that former Economy Minister Mohamed Al-Huweij acted unlawfully by infringing upon the constitutional rights of employees of his ministry. The opinion characterized the practice as an abuse of authority.
Legal Opinion Challenges Al-Huweij’s Travel Restrictions
The legal opinion comes against the backdrop of Al-Huweij reportedly sending correspondence to the Passports Authority requesting that a number of ministry employees be prevented from traveling unless they obtained his personal approval.
According to the document obtained by our source, the Legal Department considered the measure unlawful and an infringement on the employees’ constitutional rights.
Potential for Judicial Action
The legal opinion could also pave the way for judicial action against Al-Huweij over the measures taken against the employees.
The development adds a legal dimension to the dispute surrounding the former Economy Minister’s decision to seek restrictions on the movement of ministry staff.
The Legal Department’s position indicates that administrative authority cannot be used to impose restrictions on employees’ constitutional rights without an appropriate legal basis.
The matter could now move beyond the administrative level, with the legal opinion potentially providing a basis for further proceedings against Al-Huweij.
