In the UAE, homosexuality is illegal and punishable by imprisonment, fines and deportation. In addition, according to the UAE’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD), homosexuality is considered to be a “grave sin”. However, despite these small steps towards greater acceptance,...
l Criminal lawThe UAE has a civil code, the Penal Code, which is based on Sharia law and defines the legal parameters of criminal law. l Civil lawSharia law governs civil matters such as inheritance, marriage, divorce and child custody. In conclusion,...
Women have been traditionally kept out of public life in the UAE, but the government has recently taken steps to improve the rights of women in the country. Women in the UAE have the same legal rights as men, and the country...
