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    Corporate Crime Update - December 2019

    Employees from over 100 exchange houses in the UAE will be given training in an attempt to reduce financial crimes in the banking sector.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
  • Article

    Court Of Cassation Overturns A Conviction In Major Tax Evasion Case

    In a ruling reinforcing the principle that "Criminal judgments shall not be based on suspicion or probability, but rather on certainty and conviction" ADG Legal, represented by senior advocate Jaber Al Ameeri, ...
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    ADG Legal
    ADG Legal
  • Article

    Extradition Article Introduction

    There are seven different types of Interpol Notices which are used to share information between its members...
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Video

    Extradition Process Between The UAE And Denmark (Video)

    Extradition is a legal process through which one country surrenders an individual to another country for prosecution or punishment for crimes committed in the requesting country.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Good Bye To Entangling Investigations, Minor Crimes To Be Disposed Within One Day In The UAE.

    Criminal Order is a new procedural system established by the amendment to the UAE Criminal Procedure Law, which envisages efficient and seamless transition of workflow with the goal to lessen the judicial workload.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    How Does The International Criminal Court Work?

    The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent international court which was established pursuant to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court held in 1998.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    How Theft Is Considered As Felony?

    ‘Theft' under the UAE laws is governed pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Law No. 3 of 1987 promulgating the penal code and its amendments (‘UAE penal code').
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Is Eating In Public During The Day Over Ramadan A Crime In The UAE?

    Is Eating In Public During The Day Over Ramadan A Crime In The UAE?
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    BSA Law
    BSA Law
  • Article

    Temporary Release And Bail Procedure Under The Criminal Procedure Law

    According to the Criminal Procedure Law, Article 108 outlines the conditions for the temporary release of a person detained under remand.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    The Financial Action Task Force Has Accused The United Arab Emirates Of Falling Short When It Comes To Tackling Money Laundering

    Nicola Sharp of financial crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli considers the challenge facing the UAE.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Rahman Ravelli
    Rahman Ravelli
  • Article

    The UAE Is Introducing Tighter Restrictions On Gold And Other Assets

    The United Arab Emirates is restricting the movement of cash and precious metals as part of its attempt to tackle financial crime.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Rahman Ravelli
    Rahman Ravelli
  • Article

    Theft Article Punishments

    Attempted theft can be aggravated by the use of a weapon in order to steal and either cause bodily harm to the defendant or stop him from protecting or defending himself.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    UAE Amends Criminal Sanctions Involving bounced Cheques

    The On 26 October 2020, the UAE Cabinet approved a cabinet resolution amending certain provisions of the Federal Law No. 18/1993 promulgating the UAE Commercial Code, ("the Resolution").
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    BSA Law
    BSA Law
  • Article

    UAE And South Africa Extradition Treaty

    The treaty will enable the countries to help each other in criminal investigation and prosecution of crimes through mutual collaboration and extradition
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    UAE Residents Urged To Be Vigilant Against New Wave Of 'Sophisticated' Scams

    Corporate lawyers Michael Kortbawi and Mahmoud Kreidie recently spoke with Al Arabiya News on the increase of scams in the UAE, and how residents can stay vigilant.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    BSA Law
    BSA Law
  • Article

    Understanding Arrest Procedures Under UAE Criminal Procedure Law

    In the UAE, the arrest of individuals in criminal cases is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 38/2022 on the Issuance of the Criminal Procedure Law.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    What's The Difference Between Blackmail And Extortion?

    In this article, we will examine the primary difference between the crimes of ‘extortion' and ‘blackmail'.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Video

    What Are The Consequences For Unpaid Loans In The Bank? (Video)

    Question: I took out a bank loan and gave them a cheque as a guarantee. Now though, I am not able to pay the loan and the bank is threatening to file a case against me. What are the potential cases they could file and what would be the expected outcome?
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    What Are The Punishments For Minors Caught Drinking Alcohol And Illegal Selling Of Alcohol In The UAE?

    Before the new changes that were effected by the Federal Decree By Law No. 15 of 2020, it was illegal to consume alcohol without a valid permit.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    What Are Your Legal Rights Under Sexual Harassment?

    This obstinate and malignant relies on pervasive behaviour and beliefs embedded in our society supporting maltreatment against women. How does a civilized society condone such behaviour?
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais

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