
Dhamar appeals prosecutor inspects workflow at Damt prosecution
Chief Prosecutor of Dhamar province Judge Anan Shaya on Tuesday inspected the progress of judicial work at Damt district Prosecution in Dhale' province.
During the visit, Chief Prosecutor met with Acting Governor of the province Abdullatif al-Shaghdari; Province Security Director Brigadier General Hussein al-Hamza; Chairman of Damt Court Judge Mohammed al-Mahjari; and Deputy Prosecutor of Damt Judge Ahmed al-Asbili.
During the meeting, aspects of cooperation and coordination between the judiciary, local authorities, and the executive branch were discussed in combating crime, protecting society, defending rights and freedoms, and resolving disputes in accordance with the law and Sharia.
The meeting emphasized strengthening coordination mechanisms to ensure the integrity of arrest procedures and evidence collection, follow-up of cases by executive authorities, adherence to judicial decisions, and prompt disposition and adjudication of cases, especially those involving prisoners.
Chief Prosecutor Judge Shaya reviewed the level of progress and the nature of the cases referred to the Damt Prosecution Office, the difficulties they face, and the means to address them.
He emphasized the need to redouble efforts to complete criminal cases, ensure the attendance of prosecutors and members of the prosecution at trial sessions, and adhere to the circulars and directives issued by the Attorney General and the Supreme Judicial Council to achieve justice.
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