Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expert Witnesses Before Judicial Authorities
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: [No number provided]
- Issued Date: 08 Mar 2024
- Effective Date: 16 Mar 2024
- Official Gazette: No. 771
- Sector: Finance and Banking
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 12
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the fees charged by the UAE Ministry of Justice for services provided to expert witnesses and expert firms. It establishes a schedule of fees for various services, such as licensing, registration, and other administrative procedures related to the profession of expert witnesses before judicial authorities. The resolution aims to standardize and streamline the fees charged by the Ministry, providing clarity and transparency for expert witnesses and firms operating in the UAE. This law is significant for businesses and individuals involved in the expert witness industry, as it outlines the official costs associated with their professional activities. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expert Witnesses Before Judicial Authorities, 2024)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the fees charged by the UAE Ministry of Justice for services provided to expert witnesses and expert firms. It applies to all natural and legal persons practicing the profession of expert witness before judicial authorities in the UAE. The purpose of the law is to standardize and streamline the fees charged by the Ministry, providing clarity and transparency for the expert witness industry. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expert Witnesses Before Judicial Authorities, 2024, Art. 1-2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- Ministry: The Ministry of Justice
- Profession: A technical duty performed by expert witnesses, based on the assignment of the Competent Judicial Authority or the litigants' agreement, to submit their technical or scientific reports to the Competent Judicial Authority
- Expert Witness: A natural person duly licensed to practice the profession of expert witness, whether appointed at the Ministry or registered in the Roster
- Expert Firm: A legal person duly licensed to practice the Profession of Expert Witness in the UAE and is registered in the Roster, including local and international expert firms
- Decree-Law: Federal Decree-Law No. (21) of 2022 Regulating the Profession of Expert Witnesses before Judicial Authorities
(Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expert Witnesses Before Judicial Authorities, 2024, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations and requirements under this Cabinet Resolution are: 1. Expert witnesses and expert firms must pay the fees indicated in the attached table for services provided by the Ministry of Justice. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expert Witnesses Before Judicial Authorities, 2024, Art. 2) 2. The Cabinet has the authority to amend the fees contained in this resolution, whether by addition, deletion, or modification. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expert Witnesses Before Judicial Authorities, 2024, Art. 3) 3. The fees contained in this resolution shall be collected by the means determined by the Ministry of Finance. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expert Witnesses Before Judicial Authorities, 2024, Art. 4)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Cabinet Resolution does not specify any authorities or bodies responsible for the enforcement of this law. The resolution only mentions the Ministry of Justice as the provider of the services for which fees are charged, and the Ministry of Finance as the entity responsible for collecting the fees. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expert Witnesses Before Judicial Authorities, 2024, Art. 4)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The Cabinet Resolution specifies that the fees indicated in the attached table shall be charged for the respective services provided by the Ministry of Justice to expert witnesses and expert firms. The resolution does not provide the actual fee amounts, as these are contained in the attached table. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expert Witnesses Before Judicial Authorities, 2024, Art. 2)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The Cabinet Resolution references the following related legislation: 1. The Constitution of the UAE 2. Federal Decree-Law No. (21) of 2022, Regulating the Profession of Expert Witnesses before Judicial Authorities 3. Cabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2016, Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Expert Witnesses The resolution repeals Cabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2016, along with any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this new resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expert Witnesses Before Judicial Authorities, 2024, Art. 5)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution was issued on 08 March 2024 and came into effect on 16 March 2024, the day following the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expert Witnesses Before Judicial Authorities, 2024, Art. 6)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expert Witnesses Before Judicial Authorities for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.