Verdict in secret organisation case on July 2

The State Security Department of the Supreme Federal Court, presided over by Chief Justice Falah Al Hajiri, resumed its sessions this morning to hear the defence of the accused individuals in the secret illegal organisation case.

Today's session at the headquarters of the court in Abu Dhabi was attended by seventy three male defendants and twelve female defendants, one hundred and thirty four relatives of the defendants, sixteen representatives of the media, five members of civil society organisations, including three from the Emirates Human Rights Association, one from the UAE Jurists Association and one from the UAE Sociological Association. Six defense lawyers and five public prosecutors also attended the session today.

The court decided to announce its verdict in the case in its session, scheduled for the 2nd of July.