Abu Dhabi to establish specialised court for human trafficking crimes

Abu Dhabi will set up a specialised court for adjudicating human trafficking crimes following a resolution issued by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his capacity as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.

The decision marks a significant step in enhancing legal mechanisms and safeguarding human rights.

The new court will have authority over all human trafficking cases arising within Abu Dhabi, and will take on all cases currently in other courts, unless the pleadings have been closed.

It will also establish an integrated procedural framework within its organisational structure, with a specialised Public Prosecution responsible for investigating and prosecuting human trafficking crimes, and extends to Courts of First Instance and Courts of Appeal with jurisdiction over such crimes.

The undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department will issue necessary decisions to implement provisions of this resolution and ensure that the court exercises its power efficiently.

Sheikh Mansour also holds the position of Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.