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Chief Judge

Chief Judge

Abdul Sattar Abdul Hameed

Chief Judge

Chief Judge Abdul Sattar Abdul Hameed is an accomplished legal professional who has dedicated his career to upholding justice and the rule of law in Maldives. He received his education in Islamic Sharia and Law from Al-Azhar University in Egypt, and later obtained a Masters in Islamic Shariah from Villa College.

In 2012, he was appointed as a judge of the newly established Drug Court under the new Drug Act of 2011.

In 2018, he was appointed Chief Judge of the Drug Court, becoming the first person to hold that position.

In addition to his work as a judge, Abdul Sattar Abdul Hameed has contributed to the academic study of law in Maldives. He has translated two books on International Humanitarian Law used for teaching. He has also served as a facilitator in the programs conducted by the Judicial Academy to provide training to judges on the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Law.

Judge Abdul Sattar Abdul Hameed's expertise in the field of law, along with his commitment to promoting justice and fairness, have made him a respected figure in Maldives' legal community.

Experience

  • Prior to his appointment as a judge, he gained valuable experience working as an Assistant Public Prosecutor at the Prosecutor General's Office.
  • He has taught a diverse range of modules in various courses, including Constitutional Law, Criminology, Maritime Law, Islamic Family Law, and Islamic Criminal Law, at both the Islamic University of Maldives (formerly known as the Faculty of Islamic Studies) and Villa College.
  • He has translated two books on International Humanitarian Law, which are used for teaching in the Faculty of Islamic Studies.
  • He has additionally acted as a facilitator in programs organized by the Judicial Academy, aimed at providing judges with training on the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Law.

Participated seminars and training programs

  • South Asia Expert Consultation with Judicial Sector on International Humanitarian Law. (May, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal).
  • Treatment of Offenders (Focus on Prison, Probation and Parole). (August- September 2019, Tokyo, Japan).
  • Indo-Pacific Conference on Legal Medicine and Forensic Science. (October, 2010, Noida, India).
  • Workshop on Effective Adjudication of Maritime Cases in a Counter-Terrorism Context. (July 2021, UNODC).
  • Workshop on Fundamental Rights and Judicial Conduct in Theory and Practice for the Judiciary of Maldives. (September-October 2020, Max Plan Foundation).
  • Forensic Science Seminar- Drug and Alcohol Evidence. (September 2021, Maldives).
  • Workshop on Strategic Communication and Multimedia Public Relations. (May 2010, Maldives).
  • Child Justice Act Familiarization Workshop. (October 2020, Maldives).
  • Domestic Violence Prevention Act and Sexual Offenses Act Training Program. (December 2021, Maldives).
  • Training Program on Use of Information Technology in the Judicial Sector. (January 2022, National Judicial Academy, India).
  • Effective Adjudication of Terrorism Cases-TOT Program. (July 2021, UNODC, Judicial Academy, Maldives).

About Drug Court

Drug Court is a superior court established under the Act number 17/2011 (Drug Act) to hear and dispose of criminal cases of drug dependent persons, and subject such persons to mandatory treatment and rehabilitation programs in order to reduce or eliminate their dependency on drugs and thus increasing their chances of reintegration into the community as responsible citizens .

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The vision of the Drug Court is to reduce the need for drugs by those whose jurisdiction the court exercises, to reduce their offending to maintain their need for drugs and to expand their participation in society as responsible people.

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