Khaleej Times, Sunday, Jun 04, 2023 | Thul-Qidah 15, 1444
All UAE institutions committed to protect constitutional, legal rights of citizens, residents, visitors, says Attorney-General
Emirates:
All UAE institutions are committed to respect and protect the constitutional and
legal rights of every citizen, resident and visitor in the nation's territory,
Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, has affirmed.
In a statement on Saturday, the Attorney-General said that all measures taken by
security entities and agencies in the UAE are carried out in accordance with UAE
laws, under the supervision of the Public Prosecution in its capacity as the
representative of society. These include monitoring and recording of
conversations, telephones and correspondences, when there is evidence of a
violation to the law, and only carried out upon the exclusive approval of the
Attorney-General.
All UAE institutions are committed to respect and protect the constitutional and
legal rights of every citizen, resident and visitor in the nation's territory,
Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, has affirmed.
In a statement on Saturday, the Attorney-General said that all measures taken by
security entities and agencies in the UAE are carried out in accordance with UAE
laws, under the supervision of the Public Prosecution in its capacity as the
representative of society. These include monitoring and recording of
conversations, telephones and correspondences, when there is evidence of a
violation to the law, and only carried out upon the exclusive approval of the
Attorney-General.
He added that any violation of these applicable rules in the course of their
enforcement would result in accountability and severe punishment, to protect the
individuals' freedoms and basic human rights in the UAE.