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UAE concludes regional programme on prosecuting CBRN crimes

Concluding ceremony of the programme in the UAE. Sharjah 24

The United Arab Emirates' public prosecution service has concluded a regional specialised programme on the investigation and prosecution of CBRN crimes.

According to Sharjah 24, the programme spanned five months and provided a "comprehensive training pathway that combined legal grounding with practical application, culminating in a mock trial phase that marked the programme’s apex".

The programme brought together 45 participants from various government entities and institutions across the UAE, along with trainees from the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman and the State of Qatar.

It comprised of a series of advanced training phases, guiding participants from the development of legal concepts and the analysis of crime scenarios involving hazardous materials, through field application to a fully integrated simulation of criminal proceedings in a courtroom setting.

This mock trial included the presentation of facts, submission of evidence, examination of witnesses and the management of pleadings. It concluded with deliberations and the issuance of judgements in accordance with established judicial procedures.

The UAE's public prosecution said that the programme aligned with its intention to enable the criminal justice system to address non-traditional threats, and strengthens the efficiency of judicial personnel in handling complex cases.

The programme was delivered by judges, prosecutors and experts, and through partnerships with the European Union and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute.

The next phase of the project will consist of a "train the trainer" programme in Turin to facilitate knowledge transfer at both national and regional levels.

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