Sanaa:The Public Prosecutor's Office, in collaboration with the Higher Judicial Institute, has conducted a workshop focused on enhancing enforcement and investigation procedures related to public works and environmental health violations. The workshop saw participation from 21 members of the public prosecution and officials from the Capital Secretariat's Public Works and Environmental Health Office.
According to Yemen News Agency, the workshop was inaugurated by Judge Dr. Mohammed Al-Shami, Dean of the Higher Judicial Institute, who emphasized the institute's dedication to providing legal support to state institutions, enhancing staff capabilities, and improving institutional performance.
Judge Abdulkarim Al-Shami, First Deputy Public Prosecutor, pointed out the necessity of addressing legal and procedural gaps in administrative enforcement and investigations, especially concerning construction, urban planning, and public works. He highlighted the need to clarify the roles of administrative enforcement officers, judicial police officers, and the Public Prosecution.
Capital Secretariat Mayor Dr. Hamoud Abbad underscored the importance of public works as a sector crucially connected to construction permits, urban planning, public property protection, and service delivery. He advocated for a unified procedural guide for handling violations and stronger legal protection for public works employees who face assaults while performing field duties.
Dr. Khaled Al-Jumrah, head of the Public Prosecutor's Office's Training and Rehabilitation Department, stated that the workshop represents the first phase of a comprehensive four-part training program, which will include three additional courses for over 75 participants from the Public Prosecution, judicial enforcement authorities, and public works and environmental health offices.
The workshop addressed legal, procedural, and administrative challenges encountered by public works offices and prosecution departments, as well as the difficulties faced by prosecutors and judicial enforcement officers. It aimed to explore practical solutions to improve enforcement, investigations, and coordination among relevant authorities, thereby strengthening the rule of law, protecting the public interest, and enhancing compliance with construction and environmental health regulations.
