New law for rehabilitation and correctional centers in Abu Dhabi

Punitive and correctional establishments in Abu Dhabi will now be named rehabilitation and correctional centers, after President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a new law to regulate the centers, reports Wam. The law is designed to promote the implementation of social and cultural rehabilitation with a focus on inmates’ rights.

The details: The law will see centers — under the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department — provide health and social care services, education, professional training opportunities, and rehabilitation programs to inmates, and inform inmates of their responsibilities and expected behavior. Centers are expected to upskill staff to meet international standards of appropriate duty of care.