Yesterday I wrote about the case of a five-year-old girl who was allegedly tortured to death by her father, a religious scholar who is described as a "well-known" TV preacher. I also wondered whether the authorities would investigate properly and take action against the father if the allegation proved to be true.

It appears that they are indeed investigating. A Saudi newspaper now reports that the father has been detained and "transferred to the general prosecution for questioning". 

The directorate of health affairs in Riyadh also says a medical report on the girl's death will be provided to "concerned parties".

That, at least, is a start. How far it will go is another matter.

Posted by Brian Whitaker, 13 November 2012.