UAE law: Dh10,000 fine, year in jail for men who harass women on the road

The same penalty also applies to men who disguise themselves to enter female-only spaces

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Published: Sat 5 Mar 2022, 2:11 PM

Last updated: Sat 5 Mar 2022, 10:12 PM

The UAE Public Prosecution today explained the penalties for indecently molesting a female by words or acts on a public road through a post on its social media accounts.

According to Article 412 of the Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, shall be sentenced to detention for a term not exceeding one year and/or a fine not exceeding Dh10,000 any male who:


1. Molests a female in an indecent way by words or acts on a public road or in a frequented place;

2. Disguises himself in female apparel and enters a place reserved for women or where entry is forbidden, at that time, for other than women. Should the male perpetrate a crime in such a situation, this shall be considered an aggravating circumstance.

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The post is part of the Public Prosecution’s continuous efforts to promote legal culture among community members and increase their awareness about the latest legislation in the country.


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