President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi emirate, has issued the law number 22 of 2020, establishing Abu Dhabi Community Legal Awareness Centre, affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Judiciary Department.

The centre will raise awareness of potential risks associated with inappropriate behaviour that violates the values and principles of the UAE society, and how to respond to, prevent and mitigate its impact.

It will also monitor inappropriate behaviour including online and while using social media platforms or e-gaming.

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Yousef Saeed Al Abery, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, affirms the Abu Dhabi Community Legal Awareness Centre, ‘Masouliya’, will work to increase awareness among youth of the potential ramifications of anti-social or irresponsible behaviour.

“Abu Dhabi Community Legal Awareness Centre, ‘Masouliya’, will work as a preventive tool, with its top priority to ensure awareness among youth, parents, and guardians about the legal consequences of anti-social or irresponsible behaviour, particularly on social media platforms and when gaming,” said His Excellency Yousef Saeed Al Abery, Undersecretary of the Judicial Department in Abu Dhabi.