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Title_of_text
Federal Decree-Law No. 13 of 2024 on the Protection Against Domestic Violence.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
United Arab Emirates
Subjects (Classification)
Criminal and penal law; Workers with family responsibilities
Adopted on (Date of text)
2024-09-16
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Original title
المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم (13) لسنة 2024 بشأن الحماية من العنف الأسري
Abstract/Citation
This Decree-Law shall aim to achieve the following:
1. To protect the family from the dangers of domestic violence, thereby preserving its integrity and social cohesion.
2. To provide the necessary legal protection for the victim.
3. To evaluate harmful behaviours affecting the family as a whole, combat manifestations of domestic violence, and create a safer environment for them.
4. To enhance social awareness among individuals regarding domestic violence issues and the ways for addressing such issues.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
2024-09-16
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Electronic region
Electronic source title
Legislation Online in Arabic
Author
Ministry of Cabinet Affairs
Country
United Arab Emirates
URL
https://www.uaelegislation.gov.ae/
File
13-2024.pdf (PDF in Arabic)