The UAE announced amendments to its Crimes and Penalties Law on 8 October 2026, including the decriminalisation of attempted suicide and revised penalties for people who incite or assist another person to take their own life. Writing The Emirates News Agency (WAM) published an announcement about these legal changes. The reform represents a significant change...
Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates (UAE) government have approved a set of amendments to the country’s federal criminal law framework, reflecting a continued push to modernise the justice system, respond to evolving social and security challenges, and strengthen protections for public safety and individual rights.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved targeted amendments to its federal criminal law framework, reinforcing public safety, modernising criminal justice procedures, and expanding the powers of courts and prosecutors in specific circumstances. The changes reflect the UAE’s ongoing efforts to align its legal system with international best practices while addressing evolving social and security challenges.