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The meeting was chaired by Her Excellency Halima Al Owais, Chairperson of the Sharjah Consultative Council, where members reviewed the draft law and the report submitted by the council’s Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee.
The meeting was attended by His Excellency Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, member of the Sharjah Executive Council and Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, and His Excellency Counsellor Dr Mansour Mohammed bin Nassar, member of the Sharjah Executive Council and Head of the Legal Department of the Government of Sharjah, along with accompanying officials from the department and Sharjah Police.
At the beginning of the meeting, and in light of the approaching Eid al-Adha, Her Excellency Halima Al Owais delivered remarks highlighting the spiritual significance of these blessed days. She described them as a major season of worship and divine blessings, encouraging good deeds, sincerity, and seeking forgiveness and acceptance from God.
She urged attendees to make the most of these days through righteous action, praying for forgiveness and hoping to be among those freed from punishment.
Her Excellency Meera Khalifa Almuqarrab, Secretary-General of the Council, explained that the draft law had been referred to the council on 9 April 2026 by the General Secretariat of the Executive Council. It concerned Law No. ( ) of 2026 on regulating the correctional institution in the Emirate of Sharjah.
She added that, in accordance with Article 71 of the council’s internal regulations, the council had previously approved the referral during its fifteenth meeting held on 30 April 2026.
Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer welcomed the council’s discussion of the draft law, noting its importance for the emirate. He stressed that such meetings reflect cooperation on issues affecting both citizens and residents, and contribute to improving security and institutional performance, particularly within correctional services.
He also expressed appreciation for the council’s observations and suggestions, affirming their value in enhancing the work of the correctional institution and Sharjah Police.
Counsellor Dr Mansour Mohammed bin Nassar also praised the role of the Consultative Council in completing the legislative framework of the emirate. He explained that the draft law aligns with institutional restructuring within Sharjah’s judicial and security systems, particularly following directives establishing a local judicial framework and reorganising relevant entities.
He noted that the correctional institution, previously operating under a federal system, now requires a dedicated local legislative structure in line with its affiliation to Sharjah Police and coordination with the Public Prosecution.
He also welcomed trainees from the 27th cohort of the Sharjah Police Sciences Academy, expressing hope that they would benefit from attending the meeting.
The council agreed to discuss the draft law in principle in accordance with Article 74 of its internal regulations. The Chairwoman explained that, as per legislative procedure, the council would examine the draft article by article, taking into account committee recommendations and either approving amendments or retaining provisions as submitted by the Executive Council.
The rapporteur of the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee, Member Obaid Ishaq Al Mazmi, then presented the draft law, outlining its definitions, objectives, and regulatory provisions.
Members discussed the proposed legislation in detail, focusing on its general framework and objectives, which aim to regulate correctional operations, strengthen justice and legal compliance, and improve rehabilitation and reform programmes.
They highlighted key goals including developing public policy for correctional institutions, ensuring security and rehabilitation, providing a safe environment that preserves inmates’ dignity and rights, and supporting behavioural, social, vocational, and psychological rehabilitation programmes to facilitate reintegration into society.
Discussions also covered institutional structure, management mechanisms, social empowerment, healthcare services, inmate rights and duties, and procedural regulations governing correctional work. Members emphasised the importance of balancing security, humanitarian, and social dimensions.
Government representatives responded to inquiries, providing legal clarifications and explaining implementation mechanisms, particularly regarding post-release programmes and community rehabilitation, as well as strengthening the institution’s reform role within a humane framework.
Following extensive deliberation, the council approved the draft law on regulating the correctional institution for 2026 during its seventeenth meeting.
At the conclusion, the Secretary-General announced that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It will include discussion of Draft Law No. ( ) of 2026 on regulating expert testimony before judicial authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah, along with the closing proceedings of the third ordinary session of the eleventh legislative term.
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