Graduate Studies Deanship Discusses PhD Research Proposal at College of Sharia

The Deanship of Graduate Studies at the Islamic University of Minnesota - Main Center - held an academic seminar session at the College of Sharia and Law, Department of Judiciary and Sharia Policy, to discuss the PhD research proposal submitted by researcher Abdulmohsen Ayed Al-Anzi, entitled: "Legal and Procedural Safeguards for the Admissibility of Digital Evidence in the Saudi Judiciary: An Analytical Study of the New Law of Evidence."

The proposed study examines digital evidence as one of the most significant developments in contemporary judicial evidentiary systems, focusing on the legal and procedural safeguards required for its admissibility before Saudi courts. It also explores the implications of rapid technological advancements and the provisions introduced by the new Law of Evidence to enhance the reliability of digital evidence and ensure the integrity of the procedures governing its use.

The research further aims to analyze the legal framework regulating digital evidence, assess the adequacy of the safeguards established to promote judicial fairness, and anticipate the legal and practical challenges associated with the integration of digital technologies into evidentiary procedures.

The seminar committee was chaired by Dr. Mohammed Al-Shaqaldi, Head of the Department of Judiciary and Sharia Policy, with committee members Dr. Omar Jabah Ji, Dr. Mohammed Jamal Abu Sneineh, and Dr. Thaer Al-Rousan. The session featured an in-depth academic discussion of the proposal’s objectives, methodology, and anticipated scholarly contributions.

This seminar reflects the Deanship of Graduate Studies’ commitment to supporting specialized scientific research and encouraging studies that address contemporary legal issues, thereby contributing to the advancement of academic knowledge and keeping pace with the legislative and technological transformations shaping modern judicial systems.