These are offences about interfering with the justice process itself. They often follow from something said or done during a case, which is why careful conduct from the start matters.
Where this fits: Any stage.
What is a false report?
Knowingly making a false complaint or report to authorities.
Knowledge is the key element.
What is perjury?
Giving false testimony when under oath or formally.
This is a separate offence from the underlying case.
What counts as obstruction?
Interfering with evidence, witnesses or the investigation.
Even well-meant contact can be misread.
What should I do first?
Tell the truth and only what you know
Do not guess.
Do not contact witnesses
Leave it to your lawyer.
Do not delete or hide anything
Preserve evidence.
Correct mistakes through your lawyer
Do not improvise.
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Topics in this area
Within offences against justice we cover:
- False reporting
- Perjury
- Obstruction of justice
Detailed guides
Perjury
What counts as false testimony under UAE law, when a witness is protected for retracting and the penalties for experts and translators.
Read the guideObstruction of Justice
How the law treats altering the scene, concealing evidence or documents and refusing to hand over items needed in a case.
Read the guideResisting Arrest
How the law treats forcibly resisting or assaulting a public servant, and what happens if someone escapes custody.
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
Can I be charged for a mistaken statement?
Honest mistakes differ from knowing falsehoods. Knowledge matters.
What if I was afraid and said something untrue?
Speak to a lawyer promptly about how to correct it.
Is resisting arrest always a separate charge?
It can be. Staying calm avoids it.
Related guides
Police Complaints
Being summoned by the police, or needing to file or answer a complaint.
Read the guideArrest & Detention
What happens after an arrest, your rights, pre-trial detention and release.
Read the guideForgery
Allegations of forged documents, signatures, contracts or commercial papers.
Read the guide