Sheikh Mohammed issues Decree on the formation of Dubai Judicial Council

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued Decree No.35 of 2016 on the formation of the Dubai Judicial Council under the chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.

Members of the Council include the Director-General of the Court of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai, who serves as the Vice President of the Council, Dubai’s Attorney General, Dubai Courts Director-General, the Head of Dubai Cassation Court, the Head of Dubai Court of Appeal, the Head of Dubai First Instance Court, and the Director of Dubai Judicial Inspection Department.

The Decree is effective from the date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.