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Article (1) Article (10) of the above-mentioned Law No. (8) of 1992 is hereby superseded by the following:
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General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (21) of 2009
Dubai Law·21 of 2009
Law ID
dubai-law-2009-21
- Issued Date
- June 30, 2009
- Effective from
- June 30, 2009
- Articles
- 3
- Last synced
- Jul 20, 2026
Plain-language summary
Amends Article 10 of Law No. 8 of 1992 regarding Public Prosecution appointments, establishing requirements and grade levels for prosecutor candidates.
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Article 2
Article (2) This Law comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 30 June 2009 Corresponding to 7 Rajab 1430 A.H.
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Article 10
Article (10) a. Appointment to the Public Prosecution will start with the grade of an assistant prosecutor. b. To be appointed to the Public Prosecution, a candidate must: 1. be a Muslim, of full legal capacity, not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanour affecting honour or trustworthiness, and be of good conduct and repute; 2. be a UAE-national, but where necessary, a citizen of another Arab country may be appointed; ©2015 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict the Arabic text will prevail.
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Law No. (21) of 2009 Amending Law No. (8) of 1992 Concerning the Public Prosecution Page 2 of 2 3. hold a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Sharia or Law from an accredited university or institute; 4. have practised a judicial or legal profession at or before a court of justice, held a position at the Public Prosecution, taught Islamic Sharia or Law at an accredited university or higher institute, or practised the legal profession for at least the period indicated opposite each post in the Public Prosecution that is required for promotion to the higher grade or for appointment, as follows: - three (3) years at the grade of senior chief prosecutor to be promoted to the grade of advocate general; - three (3) years at the grade of chief prosecutor to be promoted to the grade of senior chief prosecutor; - three (3) years at the grade of senior prosecutor to be promoted to the grade of assistant chief prosecutor; - three (3) years at the grade of prosecutor to be promoted to senior prosecutor; and - two (2) years at the grade of assistant prosecutor to be promoted to the grade of prosecutor. c. Any person may, by a resolution of the Ruler, be exempt from the relevant minimum period requirement set out in Paragraph (b-4) of this Article.
Note: This legislation is sourced from the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). The original Arabic text is the authoritative version.
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