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Prostitution / debauchery (incitement and solicitation)Possibly — 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. 417 — inciting, enticing or seducing a male or female by any means to commit debauchery or prostitution, or assisting in such actsPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Imprisonment: not less than 2 years
Fine: Fine (amount not specified in amended text as reported)

Art. 417 — same, victim under 18 years of agePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Imprisonment (increased; term not specified in amended text as reported)
Fine: Fine (amount not specified in amended text as reported)

Art. 410 — having sexual intercourse with a female aged 18+ resulting in the birth of an adulterine child (female punished with the same penalty)Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Incarceration: not less than 2 years
Fine: —

Official text.

Note on this entry

Art. 410: no criminal lawsuit may be filed if the man marries the woman, or either/both acknowledge paternity and identification/travel documents are issued for the child; marriage/acknowledgement ends or suspends the action.

Source

Statute: Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, Arts. 417, 410 (as amended Dec. 2025)
Official source: uaelegislation.gov.ae (Art. 410) + Government Media Office / news reports of the Dec. 2025 amendments (Art. 417) — amended fine amounts not verified from official text
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, complaint-gating where applicable. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.