What should you do if you are wrongfully accused of sexual harassment at work?
The UAE Penal Code, the Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 On the Issuance of the Crimes and Penalties Law, is the law which regulates the criminal law in the UAE, along with the Criminal Procedure Code.
An Overview of Marriage, Divorce, and Inheritance laws for Non-Muslims in the UAE
The introduction of a new personal status law for the non-Muslims is a landmark decision on part of the UAE government. To be enforced from February 1st, 2023, the Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status brings with itself numerous changes in terms of marriage, divorce, custody, inheritance etc.
Inheritance Law in the UAE: Procedures and it’s Implementation
When a person dies intestate, it becomes very difficult for those left behind to gain access of his estate since they cannot be dealt with or transferred without court orders. This results in immense financial problems and unreasonable delays. Therefore, it is advised that a person should execute a will in his lifetime so that …
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WHAT CONSTITUTES CONTEMPT OF COURT IN UAE FAMILY LAW?
The following article discusses the concept of contempt of court in relation to family law of the UAE.
Learn more about theft in the UAE
The UAE Penal Code defines theft as taking of property belonging to a person other than the criminal and it shall be subject to the provisions of the UAE Penal Code.
What are the jail terms and penalties for abortion cases in the UAE?
Under the UAE laws, abortion is broadly regulated under two laws. These are the Federal Decree Law 31 of 2021 On the Issuance of Crimes and Penalties Law (UAE Penal Code) and the Federal Decree Law No. 4 of 2016 On Medical Liability (Medical Liability Law).
All You Need to Know on Child Protection Law in the UAE
The child protection law in the United Arab Emirates is the Federal Law No 3 of 2016, also called the Wadeema’s Law. The Wadeema’s Law protects the overall rights of the child, including his fundamental rights of life, security and care, family rights, health rights, social rights, cultural and education rights.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MEDIATOR IN CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES
An emerging branch of the legal profession, Alternate Dispute Resolution has witnessed significant progress over the past few years. It is being used in almost all kinds of disputes, and has been developed into codified laws in a number of countries, including the UAE. As a centre of commercial growth, ADR in the UAE is …
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How are Cases Brought into the Juvenile Justice System?
One of the main goals which the UAE strives to achieve is the protection and taking care of the juveniles.
How do you close or do a transaction in a deceased family members bank account without a will or probate?
Once an individual resident in the UAE passes away without a will, the laws of the UAE would be applicable on the distribution of the deceased’s assets, including his bank accounts.