The UAE Government is keen to have its community informed about the laws and the judicial system. A number of initiatives were launched to increase the level of legal awareness in the society, which include:
Meezan magazine
The UAE's Ministry of Justice issues 'Meezan', a monthly issue about the UAE's judicial developments, legislations and awareness campaigns.
Tweeter Visit
Launched by Dubai Courts, Tweeter Visit aims to open new communication channels with various sectors of society in an efficient way. It invites residents to have a tour so they can be introduced to the UAE's legal system. Participants will have the opportunity to meet judges and other court staff and ask them about the nature of their jobs and the challenges they face.
Suhail services
For any assistance, customers can connect with Dubai Courts throgh online chat or WhatsApp number: +9714-3347-777.
Smart Court campaign
Dubai Courts launched a Smart Court campaign that invited Dubai Government staff as well as lawyers, legal experts and students of law to send their suggestions on ways to improve its service through the court's 'Nebras' smartphone application. The move was promoted using the slogan: Your Suggestions Make the Future.
Law Respect Culture Bureau
The UAE's Ministry of Interior established a special department called 'Law Respect Culture Bureau'. This department aims to promote a culture of respecting the law and public order in the society. The Bureau uses the most common languages spoken in the country to inform different sectors in the society about the relevant effective laws.
Establishment of Judicial Training Institure
Judicial Training Institute was established in 1992 as a federal entity. It has contributed in promoting the competency of the judicial system. The institute prepares and qualifies graduates of Shariah or Law Schools to hold judicial posts in the country.
It organises courses for judiciary members on various legal themes and judicial technicalities, in addition to training courses for preparation and qualification of notaries public, judicial aides and lawyers. It also offers training for government bodies' personnel, whose jobs are related to law and judicial fields, as well as, scientific research and its usage within the law and judicial fields.
Raising children's legal knowledge
Juvenile offences make up a significant percentage of all cases examined by prosecutors in the UAE. Studies showed that juveniles tended to carry out crime because of a low level of awareness about the seriousness of such misdemeanours under the law. The offences were often committed on the spur of the moment. By teaching youth about the law at an early age, youngsters will be more likely to turn into responsible adults.
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) had declared 2015 as 'child's legal knowledge year'. The initiative aimed at teaching youngsters about their legal responsibilities. The campaigns included short videos about wrong actions and their damaging results, like one who fights in school, uses the mobile phone to insult others or causes disturbance.
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