Assigned to the State Security Chamber of the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal, the judgment in Case No. 87 of 2023—State Security Offenses—confronting the terrorist organization 'Justice and Dignity Committee' is scheduled for July 10. This occurs after defense attorneys were given a 10-day period to submit their closing arguments.
The 'Justice and Dignity Committee' Trial's verdict date has been set.
The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal's State Security Chamber has scheduled July 10 as the hearing date for delivering the verdict in Case No. 87 of 2023-State Security Offenses, involving the 'Justice and Dignity Committee' terrorist organization.
This decision follows a 10-day period granted to defense attorneys to present their closing arguments. Eighty-four defendants are facing charges in this case for allegedly establishing and operating a covert terrorist group within the UAE under the guise of the 'Justice and Dignity Committee'. The allegations against them include orchestrating terrorist activities, fundraising for the organization, and concealing the origins and destinations of the funds.
Accusations and Legal Proceedings
During the recent court session, attended by the defendants' families and media representatives, defense lawyers addressed the court and responded to the assertions made by the public prosecution. The defense team submitted additional documents countering the prosecution's arguments regarding the defendants' pleas.
The prosecution reiterated its stance outlined in the initial statement, emphasizing that the current charges are distinct from those in a previous trial (case number 79 of 2012). They argued that the actions in question constitute separate criminal offenses, particularly highlighting the financing of a terrorist organization, which was not part of the prior trial's scope.
Throughout the three-hour session, the court also heard directly from the defendants, who, accompanied by their legal counsel, presented their arguments. The defendants challenged the validity of the charges against them, asserting that the case had already been adjudicated in the previous ruling. They also raised doubts about the evidence presented by the prosecution, including investigations, technical data, financial records, and media reports.
After considering all the arguments presented during the session, the court decided to set July 10 as the date for delivering the verdict in Case No. 87 of 2023. This decision marks a crucial juncture in the legal proceedings, with both the prosecution and defense making their final submissions before the court's judgment.
