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Supreme Legislation Committee and

Dubai Judicial Institute release

‘Administrative Penalties for Criminal

Offences’ book

February 9, 2024 10

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

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