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Harassment / sexual harassmentPossibly — unconfirmed
Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Art. 412 — male molesting a female in an indecent way by words or acts on a public road or in a frequented place; disguising in female apparel and entering a place reserved for women / where entry is forbiddenPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Detention up to 1 year
- Fine
- Fine up to AED 10,000 and/or
Committing a crime while so disguised is aggravating.
Art. 413 — sexual harassment: persistent behaviour disturbing the victim through repeated acts, words or gestures offending modesty, intending to induce submission to the sexual desires of the perpetrator or a third partyPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Incarceration: not less than 1 year
- Fine
- Fine of not less than AED 10,000
Incarceration and/or fine.
Art. 413 — aggravated: multiple perpetrators; perpetrator carries a weapon; victim 18 or under; perpetrator is a relative / carer / person in authority / servant of the victimPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Incarceration: not less than 2 years
- Fine
- Fine of not less than AED 50,000
Incarceration and/or fine.
Source
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.