UAE’s first woman judge sworn-in

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Sheikh Mansour said the appointment of the first female judge in the UAE came as part of the comprehensive reforms currently taking place at the Judiciary Department and in continuation of the policy aimed at increasing women’s participation in the comprehensive development drive witnessed in the emirate.

"The appointment of a woman judge is certainly a unique experience in the UAE. The Department will provide all necessary support to the Khulood who made history by becoming the first woman judge in the country," he added.

He wished her success in her new post and urged her to discharge responsibilities in administering justice without fear or favour and to strictly adhere to standards of fairness and neutrality, noting that no one is above the law.

"Impartiality is one of the main features of UAE’s judiciary system. All people are equal before the law which is upheld without any prejudice or injustice." Sheikh Mansour said it was important to revise laws from time to time to keep abreast with the new developments in all walks of life.

"If there is a need to amnd laws or to enact new ones in response to the rapid developments taking place in the emirate, it should be done fast to stay current with the changes," Sheikh Mansour added.

He expressed the hope that more UAE nationals will join the judiciary and called for preparing a well-qualified generation of national judges. He predicted that the current year would witness tangible improvement in judicial processes in Abu Dhabi, thanks to the unlimited support provided by the government to the Department.

Khulood Al Dhaheri said she was grateful for the confidence accorded to her by Sheikh Mansour and pledged to serve her country in the best way.

"The decision to appoint female judges helps consolidate UAE women’s growing role in the public life. The achievements made by the UAE women come with added responsibilities and require them to work harder to prove themselves worthy of the trust given to them by the country’s wise leadership." The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Alal Al Aboudi, Head of the Court of Cassation ‘&’ Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, Sultan Saeed Al Badi, Under secretary of Abu Dhabi Judiciary Department and other officials.

 

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