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UAE issues new crime law decree
The UAE government has issued a federal law decree aimed at amending the Criminal Code and Penalties to continue developing the criminal policy and strengthen the legislative framework. The revisions include reorganizing the provisions related to retribution (qisas), specifying that the punishment shall be a prison sentence of no less than 15 years and up to 20 years if pardon is granted by the heirs before execution. These changes also enhance the protection of the right to life and strike a balance between victims' rights and the public interest. Additionally, the decree abolished the criminalization of attempted suicide, allowing it to be addressed in a preventive and humane manner. It also establishes strict penalties for inciting or assisting in suicide without resulting in death. The amendments aim to strengthen legal deterrence, improve intervention and prevention of high-risk crimes, and focus on humane treatment of individuals facing psychological crises.
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