UAE’S LAWS REGARDING DOMESTIC ABUSE
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According to the United Arab Emirates Constitution, domestic abuse is an act that goes against the pillars of the UAE society. Domestic violence violates the following articles as outlined in the UAE Constitution:
Article 14
Equality, social justice, ensuring safety and security and equality of opportunity for all citizens shall be the pillars of the Society. Co-operation and mutual mercy shall be a firm bond between them.
Article 16
Society shall be responsible for protecting childhood and motherhood and shall protect minors and others unable to look after themselves for any reason, such as illness or incapacity or old age or forced unemployment. It shall be responsible for assisting them and enabling them to help themselves for their own benefit and that of the community. Such matters shall be regulated by welfare and social security legislations.
Article 25
All persons are equal before the law, without distinction between citizens of the Union in regard to race, nationality, religious belief or social status.
Article 26
Personal liberty is guaranteed to all citizens. No person may be arrested, searched, detained or imprisoned except in accordance with the provisions of law. No person shall be subjected to torture or to degrading treatment.
Article 41
Every person shall have the right to submit complaints to the competent authorities, including the judicial authorities concerning the abuse or infringement of the rights and freedom stipulated in this Part.