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Law No. 4/2024 in Abu Dhabi focuses on the organization and management of rehabilitation and correctional centers in the Emirate. It references several other laws and regulations, including 37/2006 on Private Security Companies, Federal Law No. 3/2016 on Child Rights Law "Wadeema," Federal Decree-Law No. 18/2016 concerning reading and its amendments, Federal Decree-Law No. 29/2021 on the entry and residence of Foreigners, Federal Decree-Law No. 31/2021 concerning the issuance of the Code of Crimes and Penalties and its amendments, and Federal Law No. 6/2022 concerning juveniles, delinquents, and those at risk of delinquency. Law No. 4/2024 aims to establish guidelines for the operation of rehabilitation and correctional centers, with a focus on protecting the rights of inmates and socially rehabilitating those sentenced to custodial penalties. It defines various terms and sets objectives for the centers, including gender separation in different types of centers for men, women, and juveniles. The law outlines the roles and responsibilities of the center's director, including record-keeping. Furthermore, the law addresses the treatment and correspondence rights of inmates, their employment within the centers, and the provision of healthcare and leisure activities. It emphasizes the importance of social care, education, and vocational rehabilitation for inmates. The law establishes disciplinary penalties for violations and outlines the release procedures for inmates, including conditional release and alternatives to physical coercion. Additionally, Law No. 4/2024 establishes a Rehabilitation and Correctional Policies Committee and an Al Gharimin Platform for debtors. It addresses the management and supervision of these platforms and provides provisions for the rehabilitation of juveniles. The law also covers the implementation of sanctions, the use of artificial intelligence in monitoring inmates, and the training of center staff. Overall, Law No. 4/2024 comprehensively regulates the organization and management of rehabilitation and correctional centers in Abu Dhabi, ensuring the protection of inmates' rights and promoting their social rehabilitation.