Laws & Legal Risks for False Accusations in Dubai

You must have heard from your elders, parents, or guardians to stay out of trouble, or else you’d have to bear the consequences. And there are a whole lot of things that you need to stay out of in order to have a less strenuous life. When you think of hundreds and hundreds of things, one thing that is pivotal and must not be forgotten is to never indulge in a false accusation or reporting, or else the consequences would be worse.

When we think of the UAE and its rules, laws, and regulations, it is paramount to consider that getting yourself indulged in fake reporting, false allegations, and false accusations could be misleading and bring devastating results in your life – particularly if you are in the United Arab Emirates. This is also a reason why advocacy in Dubai UAE are robust and result-driven.

Now, this doesn’t mean that you can’t report a crime or something bad in the UAE. The government of the UAE highly encourages the people to report crimes and bring the attention of authorities to the concerned matter only if there is some certainty in it. The law of the UAE strictly prohibits the people from reporting any false reports or making misleading or defamatory allegations that would harm someone’s repute and drag their name into the mire. If someone is found doing this, they will have to bear the consequences and would be put into the strict trial, fine, and penalties as set by the authorities in the UAE.

Understanding False Allegations

When a person reports a false crime, accuses someone, or makes allegations regarding someone with wrongful intentions or suspicions, it is understood as false allegations.

Some countries might be lenient regarding this fact, however, when we talk about the legal system in the UAE, it is far from being tolerant or flexible irrespective of the person, influence, or status. The law is strict and equal for everyone. The government of the United Arab Emirates has extremely stringent laws and regulations regarding all the criminal reports made against an individual or an enterprise.

In order to keep a perfect eye on this matter, we have the Federal Law No. 3 of 1987 and all the combined amendments made in it. The instructions have been given clearly for punishing and penalizing people who report false reports or make illicit allegations regarding anyone. The administrative authorities take prompt actions against the offenders, put them behind bars, and impose hefty fines to cope with this situation.

And when we talk about the rise of fake reports, false accusations, and incorrect allegations, here are a few of the examples by lawyers in Dubai in which the reports, allegations, and accusations have been made;

  • The most common type is to defame an individual by filing a complaint against them is categorized as a defamatory approach in the UAE.
  • The next is to manipulate the investigation process by framing an innocent person in an attempt to make false allegations.
  • To mislead the UAE’s courts in order to obtain high compensation is also an attempt for false reporting.

Legal Consequences of Filing a False Complaint in the UAE

It does not matter what reason you hold for filing a wrong or false police report in Dubai, and you must be ready to face the consequences that might include imprisonment, fines, and penalties.

According to the professional legal consultants at Mai Alfalasi dealing with false complaints and allegations, here are a few of the laws in the UAE for punishing the people who file false complaints in the UAE.

  • According to Article 266 of the UAE Federal Penal Code, if a person deliberately gives false information regarding a crime, he or she will face a strong detention sentence as a punishment.
  • According to Article 275 of the UAE Federal Penal Code, anyone who reports a crime that hasn't occurred in the past will serve a prison sentence not exceeding six months and should bear a fine of not more than ARD 3,000.
  • Article 276 of the UAE Federal Penal Code states that a person who falsely reports a crime with bad intentions of harming someone or defaming an innocent individual or body will be sentenced to detention or liable to pay a fine. Moreover, a fake police report will also be liable for defamatory charges.
  • Article 63 of the UAE Federal Penal Code clearly mentions that the investigator investigating the crime will not be punished or held guilty for any crime committed.

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Domestic Violence Laws & Punishments in Dubai

Domestic violence, which is commonly known as family violence or domestic abuse, is a global concern. This type of violence happens in several forms at home, resulting in marriage or cohabitation. This commonly includes with or within the immediate family members, ex-partners, relatives, or even family friends. The phrase domestic violence itself represents that there is a strong relationship or connection between the offender and the victim.

The rise of domestic violence cases, disputes, and reports has gone to exponential heights. People marrying and then ending up with these domestic abuses are beyond being depressing. However, when we talk about the rest of the world, it is pivotal to note that the government of the UAE has taken prompt actions and decisions to overcome this nuisance and enforce strict measures to punish the culprits behind this. And why not, because in most cases, the victims are always women, and it leaves them with devastating consequences while disturbing their well-being, mindset, and self-dignity.

Keeping all the abuse and devastating realities that domestic violence could lead a victim into, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has made a series of legal amendments and changes to discipline a man to his wife and children without any legal consequences. This new development and changes have been launched in the new Family Protection Policy in 2019, which aims to strengthen the social bonds in the families and communities of the UAE.

Despite all the criticisms from the international and local human rights groups, the UAE government has taken deep consideration of the changes and made progressive steps in its approach to putting an end to domestic violence cases. And hence, the new Family Protection Policy in 2019 clearly validates the advanced steps being taken.

Ever since this policy, the definition and explanation of domestic violence in the UAE have received a broad perspective. The best and trusted lawyers in Dubai explain as it encompasses any aggression, threat, or abuse that a family member gets from another member – be it psychologically or physically.

Family Protection Policy 2019 – Formal Breakdown

Understanding the formal breakdown of the Family Protection Policy 2019 comes down to these 6 major forms:

  • The first is the physical abuse in which causing any sort of bodily injury or trauma to the victim is counted even when there are no visible marks left.
  • The second is emotional or psychological abuse, in which any sort of emotional anguish to a person is counted.
  • We also have verbal abuse in which passing nasty or hurtful statements to other person are heavily punished.
  • The next provision for learning about is sexual abuse, in which any act of sexual assault on the person is acted upon and punished.
  • Also, there is a strong focus on negligence if anyone is found to be neglected from the legal duties that aren't acted upon.
  • The last point is the economic or financial abuse in which there is an act meant to harm a victim by depriving them of their right or freedom to dispose of their possessions.

Laws & Penalties for Domestic Violence in Dubai

Earlier, the penalties and punishments for domestic violence weren’t any less. But with the new laws instituted, several new laws and punishments for domestic violence and sexual abuse offenders have taken on many forms.

Article 7 of the UAE’s Law for domestic violence provides a solid protection order being issued in favor of the complaint, which can be extended twice and can be further extended with the court’s permission for a period not exceeding 6 months of time. On the other hand, Article 8 covers that if the offender breaches the order or complaint under any circumstances, the defendant can get a fine under the supreme law of UAE.

According to Article 9 (1) of the Federal Law No. 10 of 2019 of the UAE that focuses on Protection from Domestic Violence, if anyone is found or indulge in attempting domestic violence, the offender will be subjected to a jail term of up to 6 months coupled with a fine of up to AED 5,000.

What’s more, Article 10 of the domestic violence law in the UAE mentions the possible reconciliation between the defendant and offender parties. However, this does not mention the provision of the Criminal Procedure Act.

Moreover, if anyone is found guilty of a second offense shall be subject to twice the penalty. This also indicates that if a person breaches the restraining order shall be subjected to three-month imprisonment combined with a fine of AED 1,000 and AED 10,000.

How Mai Alfalasi Offers Admirable Support?

The lawyers, advocates, and legal consultants at Mai Alfalasi are certified and hold decade-long experience in solving cases of all natures and providing praiseworthy assistance in domestic abuse cases. We have a team of top-notch legal consultants in Dubai who are available to help you with your legal issues, including domestic violence and sexual abuse in the UAE.

The lawyers at Mai Alfalasi will ensure the best outcome for you. We have dedicated lawyers in Dubai who deals with domestic violence and sexual abuse cases regularly to ensure that clients get the best legal solutions from the best.

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  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Finance & Investment
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Mai Alfalasi

Advocates & Legal Consultancy

1203, Green Tower
Baniyas Street, Deira
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Phone. +971 4 223 0666
Whatsapp. +971 50 208 9986
Email. info@maaflegal.ae

Office Hours
9.00am to 6.00pm (GST)
Monday to Friday