Department of Sharia and Law Holds Bachelor’s Research Defenses on Contemporary Legal Issues

University Media

The Department of Sharia and Law at the College of Administrative Sciences and Humanities organized a series of research defenses for graduating students as part of its commitment to advancing research and linking theory with practical application. The sessions, attended by College Dean Dr. Gamil Zaid, faculty members, and students, showcased projects supervised by Department Head Dr. Mohammed Al-Salmi and examined by Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Silwi.

The research topics reflected students’ engagement with emerging legal issues and contemporary challenges in light of digital transformation and judicial developments. One project examined “Criminal Liability for Artificial Intelligence Crimes,” exploring whether AI systems can be held legally accountable and analyzing liability among users, developers, and owners in comparison with modern legal and jurisprudential perspectives. Another study titled “E-Litigation and Its Applicability in Yemen” evaluated the legislative and technical readiness for digital litigation in Yemen, drawing on international experiences and addressing challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and lack of digital legislation.

A third research project focused on “Admissibility of Digital Evidence in Criminal Proceedings,” analyzing the nature of digital evidence, its acceptance in courts, and its vulnerability to challenges, particularly in cybercrime cases. The fourth study, “The Right of Self-Defense in Islamic Sharia and Law,” reviewed the legal and Sharia-based foundations of self-defense, its conditions and limitations, and the alignment between Yemeni law and Islamic jurisprudence, supported by case analyses.

The sessions featured lively discussions and active engagement between students and faculty, highlighting the rigor and relevance of these projects in addressing critical legal and Sharia-related issues in today’s rapidly evolving context.