The United Arab Emirates maintains a steadfast position on holding individuals accountable for criminal acts, encompassing not only the direct perpetrators but also those who aid or abet in the commission of unlawful activities. The concept of aiding and abetting entails the intentional facilitation, encouragement, or assistance in the planning or execution of a criminal offense. This legal principle ascribes culpability to individuals for their conscious involvement, even if they did not directly perpetrate the crime themselves. Within the UAE’s legal framework, aiding and abetting can result in severe penalties, often commensurate with the punishments prescribed for the principal offense.
Garnering a comprehensive understanding of the ramifications associated with this principle is of paramount importance for residents and visitors alike, as inadvertent actions or omissions can potentially implicate them in criminal proceedings, necessitating a thorough grasp of the relevant legal provisions.
What Constitutes Aiding and Abetting a Crime under UAE Law?
The United Arab Emirates’ current Penal Code, Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 [On the Issuance of the Crimes and Penalties Law], provides the legal definition of what constitutes aiding and abetting a crime. According to Articles 45 and 46 of this law, a person is considered an accomplice if they intentionally and knowingly assist or facilitate the commission of a criminal act.
Intention and knowledge of the crime are crucial factors in determining accomplice liability under UAE law. Mere presence at the scene of a crime, without active participation or intent to aid the perpetrator, does not automatically constitute aiding and abetting. The extent of an accomplice’s involvement dictates the severity of the penalty they face. Article 46 states that an accomplice may receive the same penalty as the perpetrator or a lesser punishment, depending on the specific circumstances and their level of participation in the criminal act.
Some examples of actions that could constitute aiding and abetting under UAE law include providing weapons, tools or other means to commit the crime, encouraging or instigating the perpetrator, assisting in the planning or execution stages, or helping the perpetrator evade justice after the fact.
It is important to note that the legal interpretations and applications are ultimately at the discretion of UAE judicial authorities on a case-by-case basis.
Bemorning elementlari
Hujjatni yolg'on deb bilish uchun ikkita asosiy elementga rioya qilish kerak:
- Actus Reus (aybdorlik akti): Bu gijgijlash, fitna bilan shug'ullanish yoki qasddan yordam berishning o'ziga xos harakatlariga ishora qiladi. Actus reus jinoyatning jismoniy tarkibiy qismidir, masalan, kimnidir talon-taroj qilishga undash yoki ularni buning uchun vositalar bilan ta'minlash.
- Mens Rea (The Guilty Mind): Bezovtachi jinoiy huquqbuzarlikni qo'zg'atish, yordam berish yoki jinoyat sodir etilishiga yordam berish niyatida bo'lishi kerak. Mens rea jinoyatning ruhiy elementini, masalan, kimgadir jinoiy qilmishni sodir etishga yordam berish niyatini bildiradi.
Bundan tashqari, umuman olganda, uyushtirilgan jinoyat haqiqatan ham to'g'ridan-to'g'ri javobgarlik to'g'risidagi qonun bo'yicha javobgarlik uchun muvaffaqiyatli amalga oshirilganligi haqida hech qanday talab yo'q. Bezovtachi faqat jinoyatni targ'ib qilish niyati va harakatlari asosida, hatto jinoyatning o'zi hech qachon tugamagan bo'lsa ham, jinoiy javobgarlikka tortilishi mumkin.
Bemorning turlari yoki shakllari
Buning uchta asosiy usuli mavjud jinoyat Bemor bo'lishi mumkin:
1. Qo‘zg‘otish
To'g'ridan-to'g'ri yoki bilvosita sifatida belgilanadi chaqiradilar, qo'zg'atuvchi, rag'batlantiruvchiyoki iltimos jinoyat sodir etish uchun boshqa birov. Bu so'zlar, imo-ishoralar yoki boshqa aloqa vositalari orqali sodir bo'lishi mumkin. Qo‘zg‘otish faol ishtirok etish va jinoiy niyatni talab qiladi. Misol uchun, agar kimdir o'z do'stiga qayta-qayta bankni o'g'irlashni aytsa va buni qanday qilish bo'yicha batafsil rejalarni taqdim etsa, do'sti hech qachon talonchilik bilan shug'ullanmasa ham, u jinoyatni qo'zg'atganlikda aybdor bo'lishi mumkin.
2. Fitna
An bitim ikki yoki undan ortiq shaxs o‘rtasida jinoyat sodir etish. Ko'pincha hisobga olinadi abortning eng jiddiy shakli, fitna keyingi qadamlar yoki qilingan harakatlardan qat'i nazar, faqat kelishuvni talab qiladi. Agar shaxslar hech qachon rejalashtirilgan jinoyatni amalga oshirmasa ham, fitna mavjud bo'lishi mumkin.
3. Qasddan yordam berish
Jinoiy harakatga qasddan yordam beradigan qurol, transport, maslahat kabi yordam yoki resurslarni taqdim etish. Qasddan yordam berish faol ishtirokchilik va niyatni talab qiladi. Mas'uliyat jinoyat sodir etilgan joyda jismonan bo'lmagan taqdirda ham qo'llaniladi. Misol uchun, agar kimdir o'z mashinasini rejalashtirilgan talonchilikda foydalanish uchun bila turib do'stiga qarzga bersa, u jinoyatga qasddan yordam berganlikda aybdor bo'lishi mumkin.
Difference between Abettor and Offender
| Abettor (Accomplice) | Offender (Perpetrator) |
|---|---|
| An abettor or accomplice is an individual who intentionally aids, facilitates, encourages, or assists in the planning or execution of a criminal act. | An offender, also known as a perpetrator, is the individual who directly commits the criminal act. |
| Abettors do not directly commit the crime themselves but knowingly contribute to its commission. | Offenders are the principal actors who carry out the unlawful act. |
| Abettors can be held liable for their role in supporting or enabling the crime, even though they did not personally carry it out. | Offenders are primarily responsible for the criminal offense and face the full extent of the prescribed punishment. |
| The level of involvement and intent determines the extent of an abettor’s culpability and punishment, which may be equal to or lesser than the offender’s. | Offenders typically receive the maximum penalty for the committed crime, as they are the direct perpetrators. |
| Examples of abetting actions include providing weapons, tools, or assistance, encouraging or instigating the crime, aiding in planning or execution, or helping the offender evade justice. | Examples of offender actions include physically committing the criminal act, such as theft, assault, or murder. |
| Abettors can be charged as accomplices or co-conspirators, depending on the specific circumstances and their level of involvement. | Offenders are charged as the principal perpetrators of the crime. |
This table highlights the key differences between an abettor (accomplice) and an offender (perpetrator) in the context of criminal acts, based on their level of involvement, intent, and culpability under the law.
Punishment for Abetting a crime in UAE
According to the UAE Penal Code (Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021), the punishment for abetting a crime depends on the nature of the abettor’s involvement and the specific crime they aided or abetted. Here’s a table outlining the potential punishments based on different types of abetment:
| Primary Type | Tavsif | jazo |
|---|---|---|
| Instigation | Deliberately encouraging or urging another individual to engage in criminal conduct. | Equivalent to the penalty imposed on the principal offender if the instigator was aware of the intended crime (Article 44 of the UAE Penal Code). |
| Tuhmat | A premeditated agreement among two or more parties to carry out an unlawful act. | Conspirators are generally subjected to the same punishment as the main perpetrator. Nonetheless, the judge retains discretionary power to reduce the sentence (Article 47 of the UAE Penal Code). |
| Intentional Aiding | Knowingly providing assistance or support to another person with the understanding that they plan to commit a crime. | The severity of the penalty varies, contingent upon the gravity of the offense and the degree of assistance rendered. Punishments can range from monetary fines to incarceration (Article 48 of the UAE Penal Code). |
What are the defenses Against Abetment Charges in UAE
Bemor jiddiy jinoyat hisoblansa-da, tajribali jinoiy himoyachi foydalanishi mumkin bo'lgan bir nechta huquqiy himoya mavjud:
- Kerakli niyat yoki bilimning etishmasligi: Agar fitnachi jinoyatga yordam berish yoki rag'batlantirish niyatida bo'lmasa yoki harakatlarning jinoiy mohiyatini bilmagan bo'lsa, bu himoyani ta'minlashi mumkin.
- Jinoiy fitnadan voz kechish: Agar fitnachi jinoyat sodir etilishidan oldin fitnadan voz kechsa va uning sodir bo'lishining oldini olish choralarini ko'rsa, bu javobgarlikni bekor qilishi mumkin.
- Majburlash yoki majburlash da'vosi: Agar fitnachi zarar yoki zo'ravonlik tahdidi ostida jinoyatga yordam berishga yoki rag'batlantirishga majburlangan bo'lsa, bu himoya sifatida xizmat qilishi mumkin.
- Harakat va jinoyat o'rtasidagi muvaffaqiyatsiz yaqin sababni ko'rsatish: Agar fitnachining harakatlari jinoyat sodir etilishiga bevosita yordam bermasa, bu prokuraturaning javobgarlik belgilash ishini zaiflashtirishi mumkin.
- Mistake of fact: If the abettor had a reasonable belief that the act they aided or abetted was not illegal, based on a mistake of fact, this could provide a defense.
- Entrapment: If the abettor was induced or entrapped by law enforcement to aid or abet the crime, this could potentially serve as a defense.
- Statute of limitations: If the prosecution of the abetment charge is brought after the legally prescribed time limit or statute of limitations, this could result in dismissal of the case.
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Agar siz BAAda surishtiruv bilan bog'liq jinoiy jinoyatda tergov qilinayotgan, hibsga olingan yoki ayblangan bo'lsangiz, darhol yuridik maslahatchiga murojaat qilish juda muhimdir. Bilimli advokat sizga huquqiy jarayon bo'yicha yo'l-yo'riq ko'rsatishi, huquqlaringizni himoya qilishi va ishingiz uchun eng yaxshi natijani ta'minlashi mumkin. Homiladorlik to'g'risidagi qonunlarning murakkabliklarini o'zingiz hal qilishga urinmang - iloji boricha tezroq yuridik vakillikni saqlang.
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