UAE centre to help expats who can’t afford lawyers

  • Date: 11-Dec-2020
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:UAE
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UAE centre to help expats who can’t afford lawyers

A new awareness centre in Abu Dhabi has embarked on a mission to help the community understand the country's laws and extend assistance to those who may not be aware of legal procedures. It also v

Called ‘Masouliya', the new Abu Dhabi Community Legal Awareness Centre also aims to be a go-to hub for those who cannot afford the services of a lawyer.

Advocate Nasser Malalla said the main objective of the centre — the first of its kind in the region — is to spread the idea of legal culture in society.

“Experts from the centre will make efforts to improve the knowledge of people about the laws to be followed. People will be taught about the dos and don'ts. This is a new world, not just because of the coronavirus situation but also factoring in the impact created by social media platforms.

“People may be ignorant about cyberlaws. People can visit the centre if they have any doubts about any law or simple things like what is right to write on the social media.”

Guide workers, residents

Nasser said the centre will be also offering legal advice to workers or residents who