Abu dhabi: In his capacity as Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has issued a resolution to establish Abu Dhabi Labour Prosecution to oversee investigation and claims in cases related to labour and domestic workers.
According to Emirates News Agency, the resolution is part of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department's efforts to develop and expand the scope of specialised prosecutions. These efforts aim to ensure swift and efficient judicial procedures and to achieve accurate and full justice in vital sectors. The initiative considers the unique nature of each field to support the emirate's judiciary system while protecting the rights of all parties, aligning with the highest standards of transparency and justice.
The jurisdiction of the newly established Abu Dhabi Labour Prosecution will cover crimes as stipulated by Federal Law No. (33) of 2021, pertaining to the regulation of work relations, and by Federal Law No. (9) of 2022, concerning domestic workers, within the geographical scope of Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Labour Prosecution will consist of a public prosecution member of at least the rank of chief prosecutor, with support from a sufficient number of prosecution members and specialised staff.