Loujain al-Hathloul, a prominent Saudi Arabian women’s rights activist, was arrested in 2018 for attempting to destabilize the Kingdom. She was later referred to Saudi Arabia’s Specialized Criminal Court (SCC), known for its infamous silencing and unfair judgments. Amnesty International’s Middle East Research Director, Lynn Malouf, argues that Saudi Arabia’s refusal to deliver on human rights reforms is evident. Al-Hathloul was released from prison in February 2020, but human rights advocates argue that her release has come too late, as she underwent alleged torture and sexual abuse. The arrest and release of al-Hathloul highlight the shortcomings of the Saudi legal system and the lack of a human rights culture in the country.