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As Part Of Collaborative Efforts To Promote Legislative Culture Among
Legal Professionals

Supreme Legislation Committee and Dubai Judicial Institute release ‘Administrative Penalties for
Criminal Offences’ book

9 February 2024: The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC), in collaboration with
the Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI), unveiled a new book titled ‘Administrative Penalties for Criminal Offences’.
The publication, authored by Ameena Al Fadala, a senior legal officer and head of the Health and Public
Safety Legislation Division at the SLC, was released at a special event held at the SLC premises.

The launch of this book is part of the ongoing endeavours of the SLC and the DJI to enhance legislative
awareness among legal professionals, concerned work teams, and other stakeholders. The book delves into
a relatively new concept within local and regional legislative contexts. It focuses on administrative penalties
imposed by executive authorities against individuals and entities violating laws and regulations in force with a
view to maintaining discipline and ensuring compliance with local legislation. Furthermore, the book
discusses the theoretical and philosophical foundations of these administrative penalties, along with their
legal implications.

The book highlights the importance of administrative penalties and their constructive impact on society, and
the ways in which the Emirati legislature addresses the issue of administrative penalties and their legal
applications. Additionally, it explores the advantages of existing legislation, as well as the key shortcomings
that impede their effective implementation.

His Excellency Ahmad bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, asserted that this book holds
great significance as it introduces a comprehensive alternative approach to dealing with modern penalties for
violations that do not merit criminal penalties due to their limited severity and gravity. Al Muhairi explained
that the book is a valuable addition to the UAE legal and legislative resources, enlightening readers on
alternative penalties to deter arbitrary enforcement. “This book is the result of close collaboration between

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