The Legislative Committee of Sharjah‘s Advisory Council is actively working on a critical legislative initiative aimed at organizing the judicial expertise profession in the emirate. In its third ordinary session, the committee discussed the bill titled “Organizing the Profession of Judicial Expertise in Sharjah for 2026.” This initiative represents an essential step toward transparency and accountability in legal proceedings, laying a foundation for the enhancement of judicial standards across the region. The focus is on establishing a clear framework that governs the conduct and responsibilities of judicial experts, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the profession.
During a recent meeting at the council’s headquarters in Sharjah, chaired by Mohammed Ali Al Hamadi, the committee engaged deeply with various aspects of the proposed law. Present were committee members, including Ubaid Issaq Al Mazmi, Hamed Abdul Wahab Al Qawadi, Mohammed Saleh Al Ali, and others involved in discussions about this significant legislation. Tarek Murad Al Baloushi, chair of the council’s Financial, Economic, and Industrial Affairs Committee, along with Mira Khalifa Al-Muqarrab, the council’s secretary-general, contributed insights on this evolving topic.
The committee meticulously reviewed the bill’s provisions and strategic objectives, emphasizing the need to regulate the practice of judicial expertise. This regulation is crucial, as it outlines the responsibilities of experts, who are called upon by competent judicial authorities or by agreement among parties to provide technical opinions, either orally or in writing, concerning specific cases. The discussions highlighted the bill’s primary aims, such as ensuring justice and fairness in legal processes, bolstering the judicial system with qualified and competent experts, and ultimately improving the accuracy of court decisions and rulings.
Furthermore, the committee delved into essential details concerning the obligations and responsibilities that would fall on judicial experts under the proposed law. This included discussions on the conditions for granting licenses to practice, rights related to compensation and expenses, and outlined prohibitions. Additionally, the committee reviewed the various regulatory tables and committees that would establish criteria and procedures for registering experts, as well as the acceptance committee for expert registration. Special considerations for non-citizen experts and the registration of local and international expertise firms were also on the agenda.
In addressing operational aspects, the committee explored the process for submitting registration applications, notifying applicants of committee decisions, and available appeal mechanisms. Key procedural elements were discussed, including the administration of a legal oath required from experts before commencing their official duties and the formation of a disciplinary council for experts, which will uphold ethical conduct in the profession. Through these comprehensive discussions, the committee is setting the stage for a robust regulatory environment that will elevate the standards of judicial expertise in Sharjah.