Questions & Answers
Rights of a debtor while in detention for a civil claim
What are the human rights available to a debtor who is arrested in a civil case? Is he allowed to make telephone calls to his family or will his mobile be confiscated?
2) Suppose a person was arrested in Abu Dhabi transit while travelling from a country to another country and taken to Dubai Court then the debt has been repaid, how long can the debtor be detained?
3) Will he be deported to his country of origin or allowed to travel?
4) Who is responsible for his baggage? I am an advocate form India.
Dear Questioner,
A detained person is allowed to make phone calls to whoever will be able to help him with limitations.
So, speaking to his family and to his lawyer is allowed with the supervision of course. However, his mobile phone must be confiscated.
It has nothing to do with human rights to hold a portable mobile phone especially if he is a suspect of a criminal offence or detained because of a civil conflict.
2) The time frame to close all legal positions may vary depending on the case and the consequences from one case to another. Through my experience, it may be anything between 1 day to 30 days.
3) It depends on the last outcome of the resolution of the legal position, but usually will be allowed to travel.
4) Usually, the baggage will be left at the airport itself.
