Judiciary Committee

Judiciary Committee's 10th Meeting of 2026

14 Oct 2026 Number M20/M/JD/2026/10

Summary

During today’s meeting, the Committee discussed the issue raised by North Galolhu MP Mohamed Ibrahim regarding traffic violations and the need to identify effective measures to address the high number of road accidents in the Greater Malé region. Following the discussion, the Committee decided to invite the Maldives Police Service Traffic Police to provide further insights and discuss possible solutions to the issue.

This was proposed by south hithadhoo constituency member Ibrahim Nazil and seconded the north Feydhoo constituency member Ismail Nizar.

The proposal was unanimously passed by the members present in the committee.

The details of this vote are in the "Votes" section of this page.


The Committee then discussed the matter raised by North Galolhu MP Mohamed Ibrahim regarding the Parole Board’s decision to release an individual who had been sentenced to 25 years in prison. The Committee decided to examine the matter further and write to the Parole Board to request additional information. This was proposed by Faresmathodha constituency member ashraf Rasheed, and seconded by Vilufushi constituency member hassan waheed.

The proposal was unanimously passed by the members present in the committee.

The details of this vote are in the "Votes" section of this page.

 

The Committee then discussed two letters received from individuals expressing concerns regarding the judicial system and requesting an opportunity to discuss their concerns with the Committee members. Following the discussion, the Committee decided that the Chairperson would meet with both individuals to hear their concerns and subsequently determine whether any further action by the Committee would be necessary. This was proposed by South Hithadhoo constituency member Ibrahim Nazil and seconded by Funadhoo constituency member Mohamed Mamdhooh.

The proposal was unanimously passed by the members present in the committee.

The details of this vote are in the "Votes" section of this page.

 

In today’s meeting, committee discussed the letter received from the law students and the letter received from North Feydhoo Constituency Member Ismail Nizar regarding the Second Amendment to the "Minimum Standards on Entry Criteria, Prescribed Learning Outcomes and Statement of Prescribed Knowledge for Qualifying Law Degrees". Both letters highlight a lot of concerns regarding the 2nd amendment. In the previous meeting committee had decided to invite Maldives Bar Council for additional information, therefore, in this meeting the committee decided to meet them on 18th October 2026.

This was proposed by South Hithadhoo constituency member Ibrahim Nazil and seconded the north Funadhoo constituency member Mohamed Mamdhooh.

The proposal was unanimously passed by the members present in the committee.

The details of this vote are in the "Votes" section of this page.


Attendance

Abdul Sattar Mohamed

Holhudhoo

Present

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Present

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Present

Ismail Nizar

North Feydhoo

Present

Ahmed Riyaz

Thimarafushi

Present

Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir

Milandhoo

Present

Mohamed Shahid

Hulhudhoo

Present

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Present

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Present

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Present

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Abdul Sattar Mohamed

Holhudhoo

Chairperson

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Ismail Nizar

North Feydhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Ahmed Riyaz

Thimarafushi

Yes

Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir

Milandhoo

Yes

Mohamed Shahid

Hulhudhoo

Absent

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Absent

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Yes

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
8
Voted
8
Present
9
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
8
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
9
Eligible
8
Yes
8
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
8
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Vote Details

Abdul Sattar Mohamed

Holhudhoo

Chairperson

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Yes

Ismail Nizar

North Feydhoo

Yes

Ahmed Riyaz

Thimarafushi

Yes

Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir

Milandhoo

Yes

Mohamed Shahid

Hulhudhoo

Absent

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Absent

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Seconded By
Yes

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
8
Voted
8
Present
9
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
8
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
9
Eligible
8
Yes
8
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
8
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Vote Details

Abdul Sattar Mohamed

Holhudhoo

Chairperson

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Ismail Nizar

North Feydhoo

Yes

Ahmed Riyaz

Thimarafushi

Yes

Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir

Milandhoo

Yes

Mohamed Shahid

Hulhudhoo

Absent

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Seconded By
Absent

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Yes

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
8
Voted
8
Present
9
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
8
Abstain
0
Vote Required
6
Total
11
Present
9
Eligible
8
Yes
8
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
8
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
6

Vote Details

Abdul Sattar Mohamed

Holhudhoo

Chairperson

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Ismail Nizar

North Feydhoo

Yes

Ahmed Riyaz

Thimarafushi

Yes

Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir

Milandhoo

Yes

Mohamed Shahid

Hulhudhoo

Absent

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Yes

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Works

07 Oct 2026

Issue raised by North Galolhu MP Mohamed Ibrahim regarding the Parole Board’s decision to release an individual who had been sentenced to 25 years in prison

Ongoing

03 Aug 2026

Issue sent from MP Ismail Nizar regarding the Second Amendment to Minimum Standards on Entry Criteria for Qualifying Law Degrees

Ongoing

15 Jul 2025

Issue submitted by MP for North Galolhu Constituency calling for legal action against those negligent in road accidents

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    11
  • Absent
    00
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    00
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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