Public safety is a top priority in the UAE, and the country’s legal system takes a strict stance against crimes of assault and battery. These offenses, ranging from threats of harm to the unlawful application of force against others, are comprehensively covered under the UAE Penal Code. From simple assaults without aggravating factors to more severe forms like aggravated battery, indecent assault, and sexual crimes, the law provides a detailed framework defining these offenses and prescribing punishments. The UAE differentiates assault and battery charges based on specific elements like the threat vs. actual harm, degree of force used, victim identity, and other contextual factors. This blog post delves into the nuances of how these violent crimes are defined, categorized, and prosecuted, while also highlighting legal protections available to victims under the UAE’s justice system.
An sanye shi da wannan jagorar doka, waɗanda ake zargi da kai hari ko batir za su kasance cikin shiri sosai don yanke shawara da sanin yakamata da gudanar da shari'o'insu na laifi. Hannun jari suna da yawa, don haka tuntuɓar mai ilimi lauya mai kare mai laifi nan da nan ya rage key.
How is assault and Battery defined under UAE’s law?
Under UAE law, assault and battery are criminal offenses covered under Articles 333-338 of the Federal Penal Code. Assault refers to any act that causes another person to fear imminent harm or an attempt to unlawfully apply force to another person. Battery is the actual unlawful application of force to another person.
Assault can take many forms including verbal threats, gestures indicating an intent to cause harm, or any behavior that creates reasonable apprehension of harmful contact in the victim. Battery covers unlawful beating, striking, touching or application of force, even if it does not result in physical injury. Both crimes carry penalties of imprisonment and/or fines depending on the severity of the offense.
It’s important to note that under Sharia principles applied in UAE courts, the definition of assault and battery can be interpreted more broadly than common law definitions. The extent of their influence on assault and battery definitions can vary depending on the specific case.
Types of Assault & Battery Cases in UAE
After double checking the UAE Penal Code and other official legal sources, there are several main types of assault and battery cases recognized under UAE law:
- Simple Assault & Battery – This covers cases without aggravating factors like use of weapons or causing serious injury. Simple assault involves threats or attempted unlawful force, while simple battery is the actual unlawful application of force (Articles 333-334).
- Aggravated Assault & Battery – These crimes involve assault or battery committed with a weapon, against certain protected persons like public officials, against multiple victims, or resulting in physical injury (Articles 335-336). The punishments are more severe.
- Assault & Battery Against Family Members – UAE law provides enhanced protection and harsher penalties for these offenses when committed against spouse, relatives, or household members (Article 337).
- Cin Zarafi – This covers any assault of a dishonest or indecent nature committed through words, actions or signals against a victim (Article 358).
- Sexual Assault & Rape – Forced sexual intercourse, sodomy, molestation and other sexual crimes (Articles 354-357).
It’s crucial to note that the UAE applies certain principles of Sharia law in adjudicating these cases. Factors like degree of harm, use of weapons, and victim’s identity/circumstances heavily influence charges and sentencing.
What are the punishments for assault & Battery in UAE?
The punishments for assault and battery offenses in UAE are as follows:
| Type of Offense | azãba |
|---|---|
| Simple Assault (Article 333) | Imprisonment up to 1 year (potentially less) and/or fine of up to AED 1,000 |
| Simple Battery (Article 334) | Imprisonment up to 1 year and/or fine of up to AED 10,000 |
| Aggravated Assault (Article 335) | Imprisonment from 1 month to 1 year and/or fine from AED 1,000 to 10,000 (with judge’s discretion within the range) |
| Aggravated Battery (Article 336) | Imprisonment from 3 months to 3 years and/or fine from AED 5,000 to 30,000 (with judge’s discretion within the range) |
| Assault/Battery Against Family Members (Article 337) | Imprisonment up to 10 years (or potentially harsher depending on severity) and/or fine up to AED 100,000 |
| Cin Zarafi (Mataki na 358) | Imprisonment up to 1 year and/or fine up to AED 10,000 |
| Sexual Assault (Articles 354-357) | Punishment varies depending on the specific act and aggravating factors (potential for imprisonment ranging from temporary terms to life, or even the death penalty in extreme cases) |
How does the UAE legal system differentiate between assault and battery offenses?
The UAE legal system draws a clear distinction between the crimes of assault and battery by examining the specific elements required to establish each charge under the Penal Code. Differentiating these two offenses is crucial as it determines the applicable charges, severity of the crime, and consequent punishments.
One of the primary differentiating factors is whether there was merely a threat or apprehension of harmful contact (assault) versus an actual application of unlawful force resulting in offensive contact or bodily harm (battery). For an assault charge, the key elements that must be proven include:
- An intentional act or threat of force by the accused
- Creation of reasonable fear or apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact in the victim’s mind
- Apparent present ability by the accused to carry out the threatened act
Even if no physical contact occurred, the intentional act leading to an apprehension of harmful contact in the victim’s mind is sufficient grounds for an assault conviction under UAE law.
In contrast, to prove a battery charge, the prosecution must establish that:
- The accused committed an intentional act
- This act involved an unlawful application of force to the victim
- The act resulted in offensive physical contact or bodily harm/injury to the victim
As opposed to assault which hinges on a threat, battery requires evidence of actual harmful offensive contact applied to the victim through unlawful force.
Moreover, the UAE legal system evaluates factors like the degree of force used, extent of injury caused, the identity of the victim (public official, family member etc.), the circumstances surrounding the incident, and presence of aggravating elements like use of weapons. These considerations determine whether offenses are categorized as simple assault/battery or aggravated forms which attract harsher punishments.
What are the legal protections for victims of assault and battery offenses in the UAE?
The UAE legal system provides a range of protections and support mechanisms for victims of assault and battery crimes. These include both preventive measures as well as legal remedies and rights for victims during the judicial process. One key preventive measure is the ability to obtain restraining orders against potential offenders. UAE courts can issue orders prohibiting the respondent from contacting, harassing or coming near the victim and other protected parties. Violating these orders constitutes a criminal offense.
For victims of domestic violence involving assault/battery by family members, shelter and safety provisions are available under the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence. This allows victims to be placed in counseling centers or safe houses away from their abusers. Once charges are filed, victims are entitled to legal representation and can submit victim impact statements detailing the physical, emotional and financial impact of the crimes. They can also claim compensation through civil lawsuits against offenders for damages like medical expenses, pain/suffering etc. The law also provides special protections for victims/witnesses such as security, privacy, counseling support and ability to testify remotely to avoid confrontation with offenders. Children and other vulnerable victims have added safeguards like interrogation via psychological experts.
Overall, while the UAE penal system remains focused on ensuring deterrence through stringent punishments for such crimes, there is an increasing recognition of victim’s rights and need for support services as well.
VI. Kare Hare-hare da Batir
Lokacin fuskantar hari mai ban tsoro ko baturi zargin, samun gwaninta lauya mai kare mai laifi a cikin kusurwar ku aiwatar da ingantacciyar dabarun tsaro na iya yin komai.
Kariyar gama gari game da tuhumar sun haɗa da:
A. Kare Kai
Idan ka kare kanka daga a m tsoro kuna iya wahala cutarwar jiki ta kusa, amfani da dacewa karfi za a iya barata a karkashin Dokar UAE. Dole ne martanin ya kasance daidai da barazanar barazanar tsaro don yin nasara. Ba za a iya samun damar ja da baya cikin aminci ko kauce wa arangama gaba ɗaya ba.
B. Kare Wasu
Kamar kariyar kai, kowa yana da hakki a ƙarƙashinsa Dokar UAE don amfani da wajibi karfi don kare wani mutum a kan wani barazana nan take na cutarwa idan kuɓuta ba zaɓi ne mai yiwuwa ba. Wannan ya haɗa da kare baƙo daga harin.
F. Rashin Tashin hankali
Matsanancin cututtukan tabin hankali da ke hana fahimta ko kamun kai na iya gamsarwa bukatun tsaro haka kuma a lokuta na hari ko baturi. Koyaya, rashin iya tunanin shari'a yana da rikitarwa kuma yana da wahalar tabbatarwa.
Menene ainihin kariyar da za a yi amfani da shi ya dogara sosai akan takamaiman yanayi na kowane zargi. Kwarewar gida lauya mai karewa za su iya tantance gaskiyar da ke akwai da haɓaka dabarun gwaji mafi kyau. Mabuɗin wakilci shine mabuɗin.
VIII. Samun Taimakon Shari'a
Fuskantar hari ko cajin baturi yana barazanar tsoratar da rugujewar rayuwa ta hanyar bayanan laifuka masu ɗorewa, nauyin kuɗi na kare shari'ar, asarar kuɗin shiga daga ɗaurin kurkuku, da lalata alaƙar mutum.
Duk da haka, mai ilimi mai himma lauyan tsaro wanda ya saba da kotuna na gida, masu gabatar da kara, alkalai, da dokokin aikata laifuka na iya jagorantar mutanen da ake zargi a hankali ta cikin mawuyacin hali na kare hakki, kare 'yanci, watsi da ikirarin da ba su da tushe, da samun kyakkyawan sakamako daga mummunan yanayi.
Ingantacciyar wakilci da gaske yana haifar da bambanci tsakanin yanke hukunci mai canza rayuwa da warware batutuwan da ba su da inganci lokacin da aka shiga cikin tsarin shari'a mai ƙarfi. Ingantattun ƙwararrun lauyoyin tsaro na gida sun fahimci duk abubuwan da suka shafi gina shari'o'in cin nasara da ke amfanar abokan cinikin su. Wannan ƙwararrun ƙwararrun nasara da bayar da shawarwari mai zafi ya raba su da mafi ƙarancin zaɓi.
Kar a jinkirta. Tuntuɓi mai ƙima mai ƙima da kuma lauyan kare baturi da ke aiki da ikon ku nan da nan idan kuna fuskantar irin wannan tuhuma. Za su sake nazarin ƙayyadaddun kama, tattara ƙarin shaida, yin magana da duk waɗanda abin ya shafa, bincika ƙa'idodin da suka dace da ƙa'idodin shari'a, tattaunawa da masu gabatar da kara, shirya shaidu, ƙirƙira manyan gardama na shari'a, da yin aiki ba tare da ɓata lokaci ba don kare rashin laifi abokin ciniki a cikin kotun ta hanyar gwaji idan yarjejeniya ba za a iya isa ba.
Manyan lauyoyi sun yi nasarar kare dubban hare-hare da shari'o'in baturi a tsawon shekaru da dama suna aiwatar da dokar kare laifuka a kotunan yankin. Babu cajin da ke kawo tabbataccen sakamako, amma wakilci yana haifar da bambanci ga mutane a cikin tsarin.
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Ina da matsala a katin nawa .. ban biya sama da wata daya ba saboda matsalolin kudi..yanzu haka banki lokaci zuwa lokaci suna kirana da abokai na harma da abokan aikina..kafin nayi bayani kuma ina amsawa a can suna kira amma ban san yadda suke kula da mutumin ba, suna ihu, suna kula da cewa suna kiran 'yan sanda da kyau, hargitsi, kuma yanzu a baya na sami sakonni daga intanet… hatta dangi da abokaina da suke cewa they mr. Bryan (matar @@@@) a sanar dasu a hankali cewa ana neman sa tare da shigar da kara a dubai don binciken CID kuma yan sanda suna kula da wannan mutumin a halin yanzu don Allah aika wannan zuwa ga abokin ... i kuma matata ba zata iya bacci yadda ya kamata ba tana da ciki kuma ina cikin damuwa da yawa. Na wannan sakon a fb..duk abokina da dangi sun riga sun sani kuma suna jin kunyar magana abinda zanyi… pls ku taimaka min… zan iya shigar da kara ma
anan cikin uae don wannan fitina… tnxz kuma allah ya albarkace ku…
Na gode da tuntuɓar mu .. mun amsa imel ɗin ku.
gaisuwa,
Lauyoyi UAE
Hi,
Ina so in nemi shawarar shari'a game da karar da zan shigar da ita a kotun Sharjah. Lamarin na ya faru ne a cikin Al Nahda, sharjah dangane da cin zarafi daga wani direban tasi din sharjah. Rikici ne na yau da kullun wanda ya haifar da fada kuma an ja ni kuma direban ya tsara ni sau da yawa a fuska har sai gira ta ta yi rauni kuma ta zub da jini a yayin wannan harin ina sanye da gilashin idanuna kuma an cire shi a yayin bugun da ya yi ni Misalin ya buge matata yayin da take ƙoƙarin kwantar da hankalin direban da ke tsakaninmu. An gabatar da rahoton likita da na 'yan sanda a Sharjah. Ina so in nemi hanyoyin shigar da wannan karar da kuma ka'idojin yin hakan.
Fatan fatan amsa muku,
Godiya & gaisuwa,
Dennis
Hi,
Ina so in tambaya idan kamfani na zai shigar da karar da bata dace ba na daina fita. Na kankama cikin 3months tuni saboda ina da 'yan sanda game da bincike. Fasfot na tare da kamfanin na.
Zamu iya karban fasfo dinka daga kamfanin ka, ka sadu da kai.
Ina da abokiyar aiki 1 a kamfanin kuma ba ta yin aikinta yadda ya kamata. hakika muna da wasu batutuwa na sirri amma tana cakuda batutuwan da suka shafi kanmu zuwa matsalolin aiki. Yanzu tana zargina da ɗaukar ayyukan da kaina kuma ina yi mata matsaloli wanda ba gaskiya bane. Ta gaya mani cewa ta san zan iya barin ta daga kamfanin amma za ta tabbatar da cewa wani mummunan abu zai same ni kuma zan yi nadamar yadda na sa ta a nan cikin kamfaninmu. A wannan halin, shin zan iya zuwa wurin 'yan sanda in fada musu wannan. Ba ni da rubutacciyar shaida saboda an faɗi kai tsaye a fuskata. Ina so in tabbatar cewa zan kasance cikin aminci ko'ina a cikin ko bayan ofis.
Hi
Ina son yin tambaya game da shigar da kara a kan banki.
Na yi jinkiri kan kudaden banki na saboda jinkiri kan biyan kari daga kamfanina - Na yi bayanin cewa zan biya kudin bankin da ke jiran bankin a cikin makon amma sun ci gaba da kira. Yawancin ma'aikata sau da yawa kowace rana. Na dakatar da amsa kiran sai daya daga cikin ma'aikatan ya turo min da sako yana cewa "biya ko kuma idan ba haka ba za'a raba bayanan ka ga Etihad Bureau na jerin sunayen baki"
Hakan yana kama da barazana kuma ba na karɓuwa sosai.
Menene shari'ar doka dangane da rubutacciyar barazanar?
Thanks
Makwabciyata na ci gaba da tsangwama ni ita ma ta yi kokarin shake ni sau daya .Ta yi wani fada da wani abokina a dandalin sada zumunta na mayar da martani ga wani post na ny friend ba game da ita ba ko da sunan ta ba a fadi ba. Amma maƙwabcina ya zo bakin ƙofara yana ta zage-zage a koyaushe sauran makwabtana sun shaida tana yin haka. Don Allah ku jagorance ni me zan yi kuma a cikin wace doka ta faru?
Manajan na ya yi barazanar zai mare ni a gaban sauran ma'aikata 20 idan ban gabatar da fayiloli biyu ba washegari. Ya kira ni mummunar kalma don rashin shan giya a ɗayan bukukuwan ofis. Ya kuma gaya wa wani ma'aikacin da ya buge ni lokacin da na ba da amsa ba daidai ba yayin tambayoyin horo da amsoshi. Ya ce in kawo fayilolin a ranar Alhamis. Ina jin tsoron zuwa ofis. Ina kan gwaji yanzu. Ban san abin da zan yi ba bayan na kashe kuɗi da yawa a kan biza da kuɗin tafiye-tafiye Ba ni da kuɗin da zan ba kamfanin idan na daina.
Ina cikin gidan rabawa Abokin hulɗa yana gayyatar abokai a gidanmu don su sha, suna raira waƙa kuma suna da amo. Idan zan kira 'yan sanda yayin da suke biki, ina damuwa da sauran abokan zama kamar yadda na karanta cewa tun da raba gidan ba bisa ka'ida ba ne, za a kama duk mutanen da ke cikin gidan. gaskiyane? Na riga na yi magana da wannan mutumin amma wannan mutumin ya zo wurina bayan kwanaki 4 yana ihu yana nuna yatsa a fuskata.
Abokina ya yi takaddar bincike akan hari kuma ina mamakin abubuwan yau da kullun. Ina godiya da kuka ambaci wannan harin bai zama na zahiri ba. Wannan wani abu ne wanda ban san shi ba a baya kuma an ba ni babban tunani.
Da alama tana iya samun tarar kuma Policean sanda na iya tambayar ta ta biya kuɗin likita, Mafi kyau shine ziyarci mu don ƙarin fahimta.