Sheikh Mansour announces new body to investigate labour claims in Abu Dhabi
The resolution was issued by Sheikh Mansour in his capacity as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.
"The resolution comes as part of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department efforts to develop and expand the scope of specialised prosecutions, given their effective role in ensuring swift and efficient judicial procedures and to realise accurate and full justice in vital sectors," Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Wednesday.
This will take place "while considering the nature of each field to support the emirate's judiciary system while protecting the rights of all parties, in line with the highest standards of transparency and justice."
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