UAE: DHS 5,000 fine, 6-month imprisonment for domestic violence
The UAE Public Prosecutor’s Office published a statement explaining the punishment for the acts of domestic violence.
The Public Prosecution clarified that anyone who commits the act will be imprisoned for a period not exceeding six months and given a fine not exceeding DHS 5,000 or one of these two.
The UAE Family Protection Policy defines family or domestic violence as any abuse, violence or threat committed by a family member against any other family member, resulting in physical or psychological harm.
The policy mentions six forms of domestic violence:
Physical abuse
Verbal abuse
Psychological/mental abuse
Sexual abuse
Economic/financial abuse
Negligence
If you come to know of domestic violence somewhere, or are suffering from domestic violence, report it through the website.
