Q: I would like to know the punishment and charges for abuse and possession of narcotic substances listed in the table (1 2 4) for a group of 4 people. I also like to know how long will it take for the first hearing they got caught on 6th august 2021.

Q: Drug takes provocation Hello everyone. I have a short story about what happens with my friend on 1st July 2019. She was invited for a birthday celebration in one club in Barsha with 2 of her friends. Once she went to the washroom with her friend, she met there an English girl. She proposed her to have cocaine and my friend agreed to take it but her friend pushed her to do it too, she said okay, we do it, why not. My friend was already under alcohol effection and you know dear lawyers how it works. They made it in the female washroom. The next day, they opened the door (home) and the police came to her home and arrested her. So, the urine test was positive for cocaine. I have 100% feeling her friend cooperated with CID and she pushes the girls to do it, then she reports it to her friend (CID). As I hear she have an issue (legal) and maybe she makes that to my friend because she makes a deal in that dirty way.

Q: Dear sir/madam, My husband was arrested for possession of psychotropic substances listed in schedule number 5 for the purpose of trafficking. It is his first time. He is here in Dubai for 8 years now. I want to know about his punishment and how to release him out.

Q: Hi, I am looking to start a podcast discussing psychedelics and my experience with psilocybin in a clinical setting. I will cover new research while making it clear that I am not suggesting illegal use of these substances. I was wondering about the regulations in the UAE regarding discussions on psychedelics. A few years ago, a medical conference featured a speaker on psychedelic research, so I assume discussing the topic is not illegal. It’s a very niche subject, but I would appreciate your advice on whether starting this podcast would be possible. Thanks!

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

A legal concept upheld by the Federal Supreme Court states that drug use is not prosecuted by UAE courts if the offense occurred abroad. A positive drug test is accepted as proof of drug use, but it does not reveal whether the drug use occurred domestically or abroad. It is necessary to establish the crime's location in order to decide if the UAE courts have the authority to investigate it or if foreign courts should have jurisdiction over it.

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.

The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).