The Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior attended the first meeting as part of the first ordinary session, fifth legislative term of the 12th Youth Shura Council, 2012-2014. The session titled "We embrace Youth's Visions and Strive to achieve them" was held at the Ruler's Court (Al Diwan Al Amiri) of Sharjah Government by the General Department of Children and Girls Centers.
Lt. Colonel Dr. Salah Obeid Al Ghoul, Director of Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior responded to Shura members' queries as part of the topic "We uphold the law". Young Shura Council members inquired about the Law respect culture concept, its role in educating youth and involving them in the process of establishing the rule of law, and spreading the law respect culture.
Dr. Al Ghoul discussed the law respect culture concept and the role of youth in spreading it. "The law respect culture is an integrated system, aimed to consolidate the rule of law and promote security and social welfare", he pointed out.
"Young people must realize that the concept of belonging and citizenship requires them to maintain the necessary mechanisms to protect society, and law is one of the most important tools to achieve this end. The law needs the support of people who understand its importance for the benefit of society", added Dr. Al Ghoul. Moreover, he underscored the important role of educated and mature young people, being the Office's Law ambassadors, to address a message to their fellow youth "We uphold the law and are against anyone who violates its provisions".
Responding to queries, Al Ghoul indicated that the law condemns any indecent public acts. "Any action committed by a person during celebrations and parades, which contradicts with cultural behavior and social values, is punishable by law," he said. Dr Al Ghoul also stressed that police encourages purposeful cultural cheering , noting that police members are part of society, they share the joys of national holidays, and rejoice over national sports victories with the public, but within the limits of the law.