Q: Hi. Someone was arrested in Dubai under the accusation of sexual harassment, but the defendant is innocent. There is DNA evidence that can prove this. However, he has confessed under pressure of doing this and signed a confession in Arabic which is a language he does not know how to read, write or speak.

Q: We've been in a situation with another driver at the mall parking. While driving past us, she drove her car to block us. When we got out of the car, she was very angry with us. First, she was accusing us of saying the F word to her while we were in the car (We did not). Then she said that my wife was giving her the middle finger (Again, my wife did not). She was simply reaching out to wear the car seat belt.). No matter how much we tried to explain or calm her down, she insisted that she would report to the police. She then took our car plate no. and drove off. We're 100% sure that we didn't do any of the things she said. However, we're not sure if that corner of the mall has a camera to prove our innocence. We're really worried that this would turn into a serious matter and we don't have a chance to explain ourselves. What do you suggest us to do in this case?

Q: There was a criminal complaint made against me and my husband and both of our passports were held by the public prosecution. After 8 months of investigations, the public prosecution has now only charged my husband and has released my passport. Can I open a case against the complainant for the harassment that I faced for 8 long months and mental trauma that I went through? My request for releasing my passport by substituting someone else's was also rejected 4 times without giving any reason within this period and I could not travel even though my child and my mom were unwell.

Q: I’m seeking a lawyer for a case of wrongful deportation in contravention of the UAE Constitution “Part Three: Freedom, Rights and Public Duties” Articles 25, 26, 27 & 28. The victim was a Dubai resident with Emirates ID & 2 years to expiry. One afternoon 3 police officers not in uniform broke down the front door of their apartment without proof of ID. Once inside, the officers ransacked the apartment without explanation. The 2 residents showed legal papers including Emirates ID, work permits, and apartment rental. Nothing was found & the resident was asked to accompany the officers to a bus with other females. At CID headquarters the victim was not given any explanation, was refused a lawyer & tried to contact their embassy. Under duress, they were taken to a private room, photos & eye scans were taken then forced to sign papers in Arabic without any translation. The victim was held for 2 weeks and then deported without explanation. How can they challenge this case & return to Dubai?

Q: I am facing an issue. I helped 1 lady and told her "Ma'am there is empty parking you can park." She called the police and the police opened a case 3 months ago. I faced this issue and the police transferred the case to the public prosecution after staying 1 month in the police station. Now for 2 months, I have been going to the prosecution. In the end, he said they would transfer my case to court but still, they can't send it. What can I do? I have a travel ban.

Q: Hello, How can I file a counter-complaint against a person who made a false report about me for public cursing, which I never did? He made the complaint about three months after we last met. I now have a case because of it, but I never said any bad words to him. I was stopped at the airport because of that.

An interview-format article covering the topic of harassment in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

An interview-format article covering the topic of rape in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.