The UAE Public Prosecution reminded people that harassment of women in public and disguising as female will result in AED 10,000 fine and 1-year in jail.
The penalties for molesting a female were explained in a post on social media accounts by the UAE Public Prosecution.
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Under Article 412 of the Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, a person shall be sentenced to detention for a term not exceeding one year and/or a fine not exceeding AED 10,000 for molesting a female in an indecent way by words or acts on a public road or in a frequented place. The penalty will also be imposed on a person who disguises himself in female apparel and enters a place reserved for women or where entry is forbidden.
The post is part of the Public Prosecution’s continuous efforts to promote legal culture among community members. It is also aimed to increase awareness about the latest legislation in the country.
