One of the main goals which the UAE strives to achieve is the
protection and taking care of the juveniles.
In this connection, the UAE issued the Federal Law No. 9 of 1976
Concerning Juvenile Delinquents and Vagrants (Juvenile Law).
Under the Juvenile Law, a juvenile is defined as an individual
who did not complete the age of eighteen at the time of commission
of the crime. The age of the individual is to be proved through
official documents.
Criminal Prosecution Against Juveniles
According to Article 6 of the Juvenile Law, criminal prosecution
will not be instituted against a juvenile who has not completed the
age of seven, however, the court or the competent authorities may
order, under all circumstances, to take the suitable educational or
treatment measures, if necessary.
