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United Arab Emirates Constitution

The Federal Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice and a maximum of five judges who are appointed by decree issued by the President of the UAE after the approval of the Supreme Council. The law specifies the number of the chambers of the Supreme Court, its regulations, procedures, the conditions of service and retirement of its members, and the conditions and requirements that they must meet.

The Chief Justice and the judges of the Federal Supreme Court may not be removed from office while they administer justice. Their tenure of office may not be terminated except for one of the following reasons:
 * 1. Death.
 * 2. Resignation.
 * 3. The expiration of the term of the contract of those who are appointed by contract or the completion of the term of secondment.
 * 4. Reaching the retirement age.
 * 5. Proved disability to perform their duties for health reasons.
 * 6. Disciplinary dismissal for the reasons, and by the procedures, provided in law.
 * 7. Assign other posts to them after their consent.

Before taking up their office, the Chief Justice and the judges of the Federal Supreme Court swear before