BBC: Saudi Arabia's king has issued a decree detailing the implementation of a succession law announced a year ago.
The decree outlines the workings of a committee to choose future Saudi kings and the crown princes.
It stipulates committee members must be male heirs of the kingdom's founder, Abdul Aziz bin Saud.
Correspondents say the measures are designed to smooth the transition of power and prevent leadership disputes which have erupted in the past.
Under the new regulations, the so-called Allegiance Commission is to meet immediately after the death of a monarch to name the crown prince as king. Saudi king details succession law (more)
Mark Alexander
