We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
and the Advocacy Law issued by Royal Decree 108/96 and its amendments,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The text of the first paragraph of article 4 of the mentioned Advocacy Law is hereby replaced with the following text:
As an exception to the provision of article 3(a), litigants may be represented by their spouses, in-laws, and relatives up to the fourth degree in appearance and pleading. Officers of legal directorates in the government and public authorities and establishments who hold a degree in Sharia or law from a recognised university or higher institute are deemed advocates equivalent to those admitted to appear, plead, and sign lawsuit statements and contestations before courts of all levels.
Article II
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 25 Jumada Al-Awwal 1426
Corresponding to: 2 July 2005
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 795 issued on 16 July 2005.