Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI), a leading centre of law studies and judicial training in Dubai, has recently launched a Military Judiciary Training Program that has been specially customised for the UAE Department of Military Justice. The new course is the result of the recently forged partnership between the DJI and the Military Judiciary and is in line with the DJI Strategic Plan 2010, which aims to develop vocational rehabilitation programs and provide continuous training that is in accordance with international best practices and standards. The new training program is part of DJI's continuing efforts to reinforce judicial and legal excellence in the region and to establish standards of transparency and judicial efficiency, complementing the Federal Government's vision of building an integrated knowledge-based society.
The training program is based on a participatory methodology outline that includes practical teaching and lectures; adoption of training methods; case and field studies; workshops; research and discussion sessions. This is the first time that the program is being offered by the DJI and has been specially tailored to meet the needs and requirements of the UAE military judiciary, particularly those relating to the decree issued under Federal Law No. 10 for 2009 regarding military punishment and the decree under Federal Law No. 12 for 2009 regarding military penal procedures.
H.E. Essam Al Humaidan, Chairman, DJI, said: "This new course offering demonstrates the DJI's firm commitment towards establishing strategic partnerships with various government departments and creating development training programs that can help enrich and maximise efficiencies. Our latest joint effort with the UAE Military Judiciary complements the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to build an integrated society based on knowledge. Moreover, the DJI affirms its continued support to the Federal Government and its efforts in helping realise the strategies and vision of Federal Government and the Government of Dubai."
The new program will run for three months and will end on September 16, 2010. Under the course outline, 11 subjects will be offered (350 hours) and will include a special subject covering military judicial process that will be taught for the first time in the UAE. The Institute aims to implement this new course to a select group of 20 trainees, who will be taught best legal practices, concepts and enhancing their abilities in the areas of research, analysis and decision making. The training program will also include a series of practical training sessions to be held in the Office of the General Attorney of Dubai. Special discussion sessions will also be held under the supervision of a group of leading judges, public prosecutors and judiciary experts.
Dr. Jamal Hussein Al-Sumaiti, Director General, DJI, said, "This course, which is primarily focused on teaching 'Military Provisions Law', is being offered for the first time in the UAE and affirms the trust that the Military Judiciary has shown in the programs offered by DJI, especially after the previously held training program for Military Judiciary. The DJI is extremely honoured to be the first organisation in the country to undertake the task of offering this program to candidates coming from the UAE Department of Military Justice. The implementation of this program reflects the strong vote of confidence given by government agencies and departments to the DJI. We will continue our efforts in providing the necessary legal training programs that are in line with the highest standards set by leading international centres to help reinforce the legal and judicial system of Dubai and the rest of the UAE."
The new program represents a real nucleus for the members of the judicial system as it is the first initiative to be launched by a leading organisation in the area of judicial and legal training that aims to provide a distinctive training experience for the trainees of the Military Justice. This course is considered to be a turning point for the Military Justice system as it signals the beginning of a new era of legal excellence.
The Dubai Judicial Institute was established in 1996 to help educate and train aspiring judges, prosecutors and their assistants, legal experts and lawyers. DJI also offers rehabilitation programs for public prosecutors to enhance their efficiency. The Institute also provides training and consultancy services to various agencies and institutions - both private and public - and conducts research and studies in all areas of law and jurisdiction, locally, regionally and globally.
