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Incitement / assistance to suicidePossibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Incitement / assistance where the person attempts suicide but does not diePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Detention (term not specified in amendment as reported)
Fine: Fine (amount not specified)

Detention and a fine, or either.

Incitement / assistance resulting in permanent disability, illness, or inability to perform personal tasks for more than 20 daysPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Temporary imprisonment 3–5 years
Fine: Fine (amount not specified)

Incitement / assistance resulting in death by suicidePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Temporary imprisonment 5–7 years
Fine: —

Victim under 18 (Gregorian) or with diminished will/perception is aggravating. If the person who died/attempted lacked will or perception, the penalty for intentional murder / attempted intentional murder applies.

Note on this entry

Fine amounts for the detention tier and the 3–5-year tier were not stated in the government announcements and are shown as not specified. Courts may exempt an offender who voluntarily prevents the suicide before completion (except where permanent disability / illness / >20-day incapacity results).

Source

Statute: Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, Art. 386 as amended by Federal Decree-Law of 8 Oct 2026
Official source: UAE Government announcements (WAM via Aletihad / Emirates247 / Sharjah24) of the 8 Oct 2026 amendments — amended article text not retrieved from the official portal
Verification status
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.