ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, July 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Higher Committee for Child Protection of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) discussed the ministry’s policy in investigating the crimes of child abuse in a specialized workshop organized at the Abu Dhabi Police Officers Club, with the participation of various police sectors in the country.

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Child Protection at the Ministry of Interior, explained the keenness of the ministry to implement advanced global quality standards. These standards are to acclimatize with the best international practices, as a part of the efforts to achieve the UAE Vision 2021 include becoming one of the best countries in the world in promoting child protection and security. Major General Al Nuaimi pointed out that the directives of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, are to brand the UAE as a beacon of culture and center for child protection. He stressed on the intensifying efforts and work to raise public awareness concerning child protection.

In the commencement of the workshop, Brigadier Najim Abdullah Al Hosani, Deputy Chairman of the Higher Committee for Child Protection, stressed that the main goal of the workshop is to develop a uniform policy at the MoI regarding the investigation of child abuse cases, which in turn will unify the investigation procedures in all police departments within the UAE.

Major Dr. Mohamed Khalifa Al Ali, Head of the Policy Team at the Higher Committee for Child Protection, Director of the Child Protection Initiative at Abu Dhabi Police, said that this policy considers principles that focus on the interests and safety of the child, which are placed above all considerations. The policy stresses that children have the right to be heard and consulted, in consideration of their age and level of understanding, in all matters affecting their lives. The policy also focuses on the parent’s rights to respect and consult the children in family matters. Every child within the country has equal rights, yet, according to an accredited classifying system, they are more prone to danger and this must be the focus.

Major Dr. Al Ali said, “As soon as the policy is approved, standardized training programs will be designed and executed. These training programs will qualify the investigation officers in carrying out various duties in child abuse cases and will provide them with the necessary skills to do the investigations.”

The current version of the policy, which is being developed under the supervision of experts and practitioners in the field from the UK and Australia, aims to promote future work in the field of child protection in accordance with the leading international practices.

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