Dubai has introduced Decision No. 1 of 2025, marking a significant shift in deportation and travel restriction enforcement. The new regulations aim to strengthen the legal framework, making it more efficient and transparent, and ensuring that deportation orders are effectively carried out.
Enhanced Legal Framework
Replacing Decision No. 7 of 2007, the new regulation introduces a modern legal system designed to eliminate loopholes and enforce deportation more efficiently. It establishes a special judicial committee responsible for handling deportation and travel restriction cases, ensuring that legal rulings are properly followed.
Key Provisions of the New Regulation
One of the most critical aspects of Decision No. 1 of 2025 is Article 12, which nullifies all previous laws conflicting with the new regulations. This ensures a consistent and transparent legal process for managing deportation and travel bans.
The newly formed judicial committee has been granted several authorities, including:
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Postponing deportation orders when justified.
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Lifting travel bans imposed by judicial authorities.
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Granting temporary release with appropriate security measures.
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Coordinating with other authorities to ensure compliance.
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Exercising additional powers as granted by presidential decree.
Final and Unappealable Decisions
The committee’s decisions are final and cannot be appealed, ensuring a swift and effective legal process. This approach prevents individuals from misusing financial obligations to evade deportation while maintaining fairness in the judicial system.
Reinforcing Global Legal Transparency
By implementing Decision No. 1 of 2025, Dubai reinforces its commitment to global legal transparency and effective governance. These measures will help close existing loopholes, improve enforcement procedures, and establish Dubai as a model of legal and regulatory excellence in handling deportation and travel restriction cases.
