Vision
To make Abu Dhabi a global hub for justice with a cutting-edge and sustainable legal system.
Abu Dhabi…… a capital for global justice.
The emirate that offers a modern and durable legal system fulfilling the expectations of both local and international communities, guaranteeing fairness and adherence to laws.
With this simple and clear statement, the Department expresses its ambitious vision, aiming to make the Emirate of Abu Dhabi a global center for justice providing an advanced and sustainable judicial system that meets the aspirations of both local and international communities, ensuring justice and the rule of law.
To realize this vision, the Department plans to enhance its judicial system, improve judicial efficiency, promote legal awareness, and collaborate with international and regional organizations in the field of justice.
Through these initiatives, the Department aims to strengthen Abu Dhabi's position as a global center for justice and boost its status as a prime economic and investment destination.
Mission
To abide by the rule of law, ensuring justice, and offering distinguished judicial services.
The Department expresses its strategic message through this brief statement, aiming to achieve three main objectives:
Ensuring justice by providing a just and transparent judicial system that upholds the rights of all members of society.
Upholding the rule of law by applying it universally without bias and ensuring compliance from everyone.
Enhancing community security by protecting society from crime and providing a secure environment through correctional and rehabilitation facilities.
The Judicial Department will operate based on a set of institutional values that serve as the foundation for judicial work in the emirate:
Institutional Values
Justice
Justice is at the core of the judiciary's mission and is essential for the development of any civilized society. The Department is dedicated to providing a just and transparent judicial system that protects the rights of all individuals in society, irrespective of their gender, race, religion, or social standing.
Competitiveness
The Judicial Department aims to be a leading institution in the justice sector and compete with other institutions globally. In order to achieve this, the Judicial Department plans to enhance services, improve efficiency, and encourage innovation.
Sustainability
The Judicial Department is dedicated to attaining sustainability in its activities and services through the utilization of top technologies and resources in a responsible manner, safeguarding the environment, and encouraging social progress.
Societal Responsibility
The Department believes that its role is not limited to achieving justice, but also extends to supporting the community and improving the lives of its members by ensuring rights, enforcing contracts, supporting businesses, rehabilitating and guaranteeing the reintegration of inmates into society in a flexible and smooth manner.
Innovation
The Department believes that innovation is the key to success in the future. The Department will strive to encourage creative thinking, support research and development, and enhance collaboration with external entities.
Exploring the future
The Department believes in the importance of foreseeing the future in order to plan ahead for future challenges and opportunities.
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