The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia utterly rejects the partisan nature and sensationalist tone of this documentary. It is clear the producers set out to portray the country in a negative and unbalanced light. It is well-known that Saudi Arabia’s legal system is based on the due process of Islamic Sharia law. The Kingdom is at the forefront of international efforts to combat terrorism and will pursue anyone who supports and funds terrorist activity. To suggest otherwise is a slur against the Kingdom and its people. In keeping with its biased agenda, ITV chose to undertake covert filming when they could have applied for and received a journalistic visa like many of their counterparts.
This statement first appeared on the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the United Kingdom’s website.
