Ministry_of_Justice_(United_Arab_Emirates)

Ministry of Justice (United Arab Emirates)

Ministry of Justice (United Arab Emirates)

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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) (Arabic: وزارة العدل) of the United Arab Emirates was created in 1971, shortly after the federal government was established.[1] The ministry oversees the court system of the United Arab Emirates and any associated prosecutorial services. Other responsibilities include appointing judges and providing licenses to attorneys, translators, and legal experts.[2]

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List of ministers

  • Abdullah Omran Taryam[1][3] (1971-1972) [1st Minister of Justice]
  • Ahmad ibn Sultan al-Qasimi[4] (1972-1976)
  • Muhammed 'Abd Al-Rahman Al-Bakr[5] (1977-1983)
  • Abdallah Hamid Al-Mazrui[6] (1984-1989)
  • Muhammed bin Ahmad bin Hasan Al-Khazraji[7] (1990) [referred to as the Minister of Justice & Islamic Affairs]
  • Abdullah Omran Taryam[1][3] (1990-1997)
  • Muhammed Nakhira Al-Dhahiri[8][9][10][11][12][13] (1997-2008)
  • Hadef Joua'an Al Dhahiri[14][15][16] (2008-2013)
  • Sultan Saeed Al Badi[17] (2014– )
  • Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad al Nuaimi[18]

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References

  1. "أول وزير عدل في الحكومة الاتحادية". Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  2. Staff Reporter (2001-02-18). "14 government officials arrested for corruption". GulfNews. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  3. Wam), (Staff Reporter (February 10, 2006). "President okays new cabinet". www.khaleejtimes.com. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  4. "UAE announces new federal cabinet". UPI. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  5. "United Arab Emirates: Federal Judgeship for Women | Global Legal Monitor". www.loc.gov. Saliba, Issam. 2008-02-02. Retrieved 2018-06-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  6. "Members Of The Cabinet". uaecabinet.ae. Retrieved 2018-06-28.

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