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Trespassing, in common parlance, means entering and /or staying at a person's property without the permission of such person.

International extradition proceedings in the UAE involve complex legal processes where foreign countries request the surrender of individuals for prosecution or sentencing. Understanding the legal framework, grounds for refusal, and the critical importance of experienced legal representation can determine whether a person faces extradition or successfully challenges the request through UAE courts and authorities.

The difference between murder and manslaughter in the UAE law comes down primarily to intent. What separates murder from manslaughter under UAE law is what was going on in the accused person’s head beforehand. That question, intent, decides which category a case falls into, and each category carries a genuinely different penalty structure.

Theft involves obtaining someone else's property with the intention of depriving the other person permanently from such movable property without their consent

The United Arab Emirates maintains one of the world's strictest anti-narcotics regimes, with severe penalties for drug possession, use, and trafficking under Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2021. Understanding the legal framework is critical for residents and visitors alike, as even small quantities of controlled substances can result in imprisonment, substantial fines, deportation, and permanent entry bans. Recent amendments have introduced limited administrative pathways for certain cases, but the consequenc

A businessman's family will be compensated with Dh1.2 million. The man was kidnapped and murdered in Dubai five years ago.

Extradition plays a crucial role in maintaining justice on an international scale, by ensuring that fugitives cannot evade due process simply by crossing borders.

It may sound odd, but there is a difference between international criminal law and criminal international law

In July 2016, Singapore established a Penal Code review committee intended to perform a comprehensive assessment of the legal provisions currently protecting marginalized communities and members...

When preparing to travel from the UAE, it is important to ensure there are no legal obstacles, such as travel bans, that could restrict departure. In the UAE, various legal issues...

On 18th July 2023, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) imposed a fine of USD 3,022,500 on Mirabaud (Middle East) Limited (MMEL) for failures in their anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing...

Cheque cases, following amendments to the commercial law, have been limited to specific situations for an act to be considered a crime.

An interesting new law has been issued by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid the Ruler of Dubai (Dubai Law No. 1 of 2017 – the "Law") which allows the public prosecutor to issue a criminal order...

Where a cheque is returned unpaid in the UAE, the holder has two routes to recover the amount: a criminal complaint against the person who issued the cheque, or an application to the execution court for an order that the amount be paid. Which route is available depends on the reason the bank returned the cheque.

The UAE has recently implemented significant legal reforms regarding abortion, reproductive rights, and medical ethics, with the law of Federal Decree-Law No. 4/2016 on Medical Liability and its amendment with Federal Decree-Law No. 18/2023.

The topic of self-defense is one which can be quite complicated. One of the most basic and critical drivers of a human is that of self-preservation and protection.

Defamation under UAE law refers to any statement or communication that unlawfully harms another person's honour, dignity, or reputation.

In the light of reports received by the Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution regarding a lack of commitment and discipline in the performance of State dictated punitive community service...