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9/1/25, 4:35 PM SLC organises workshop on “Consistency and Coherence between Federal and Local Legislation”

SLC organises workshop on “Consistency and Coherence

between Federal and Local Legislation”

To foster a culture of collaboration and to ensure
legislative integration and proper implementation

August 28, 2025 - The General Secretariat of the Supreme
Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) organised a
workshop titled “Consistency and Coherence between Federal and
Local Legislation,” aimed at legal professionals across government
entities. The initiative reflects the SLC’s ongoing commitment to
strengthening legislative cooperation, preventing legal conflicts, and
enhancing legal awareness within public sector institutions.

Delivered by Dr. Faisal Hassan Al-Omari, Legal Advisor at the SLC, the workshop was attended by several legal experts
and specialists. As part of SLC’s continued efforts to enhance legislative coordination, the session aimed to support the
effective implementation of legislation, achieve legal certainty, prevent duplication in legislation, and foster greater
awareness among lawmakers while enhancing collaboration between federal and local authorities.

The workshop explored several key topics, including an introduction to the federal system and distribution of legislative
competencies; the concept and importance of legislative coherence; and strategies for achieving alignment between
federal and local legislation. It also addressed potential contradictions between the two legislative levels. Participants
discussed the challenges to legislative harmony and the implications of inconsistency on the rule of law and the
administration of justice. Additionally, the workshop reviewed the benefits of legislative consistency and the critical role of
the judiciary in upholding it.

H.E. Ahmed Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, emphasised the importance of coordination
between legislative bodies to ensure coherence and avoid conflicts that could undermine the quality of government
services or obscure rights and obligations. “Harmonising legislative frameworks is fundamental to upholding justice and the
rule of law. This workshop is part of a series of awareness initiatives launched by the SLC to enhance legislative culture
and legal knowledge. Aligning legislation is a key enabler of sustainable development and a cornerstone of effective
governance,” he said.

Dr. Faisal Hassan Al-Omari noted that achieving legislative coherence requires institutional collaboration at both the federal
and local levels, facilitating a better understanding of legal frameworks and unifying implementation mechanisms.
“Legislative integration is vital for developing a proactive and flexible legislative system that supports all aspects of the
legislative process,” he said.
He went on to review mechanisms of integrating local and federal legislation, citing real-world examples of conflicts
between them.

The workshop concluded with a series of recommendations aimed at embedding a culture of collaborative legislative
practice, enhancing alignment at all levels of legislation, and addressing barriers to legislative integration

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