Fine of up to Dh100,000 and one year in prison for assaulting public official in UAE

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bay today, Journalist

On Saturday, the UAE Public Prosecution (PP) clarified the punishment for assaulting public officials through a post on its social media accounts.

The UAE PP stated that according to Article 297 of Federal Decree No. 31 of 2021 on crimes and penalties, anyone who uses force, violence or threats shall be punished with a detention of not less than six months. Civil servants or persons in charge of public affairs intend to excessively force them to engage in or refrain from engaging in acts within the scope of their duties, but fail to achieve their goals. If they achieve their goals, they shall be sentenced to criminal detention for a term of not less than one year.

If the crime was premeditated or committed by multiple people, or if the perpetrators were clearly armed, or if the crime involved battery.

This article is part of the prosecution’s ongoing efforts to promote legal culture among community members and raise their awareness of the country’s latest legislation.