Understanding New UAE Law on Domestic Abuse: A Holistic Legal Perspective

The UAE’s new Federal Law No. 13 of 2024 introduces a more comprehensive framework to protect victims of domestic abuse. It replaces the previous 2019 decree and broadens the scope of protection with several significant changes:

• Expanded Definitions of Abuse: The law now clearly defines psychological and economic abuse, ensuring that mental, emotional, and financial harm are treated as domestic violence.
• Protection for Domestic Workers: Domestic workers are now classified as family members under the law, extending the same legal protections to them as other vulnerable groups.
• Enhanced Support Systems: The law outlines specific support measures, such as emergency shelters, counseling, and long-term rehabilitative services for victims.
• Stricter Penalties: The law introduces harsher fines and imprisonment terms for offenders, particularly for repeat offenses, while also mandating counseling and correctional programs for abusers.

This law reflects the UAE’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and ensures that victims of domestic abuse can access justice and support more easily.

For a more detailed look at the new law's impact, read the full article. https://lylawyers.com/understanding-new-uae-law-on-domestic-abuse-a-holistic-legal-perspective/