{"id":2597,"date":"2025-02-27T12:32:08","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T12:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/ar\/blog\/?p=2597"},"modified":"2025-10-16T13:41:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T13:41:53","slug":"%d9%82%d8%a7%d9%86%d9%88%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d8%ac%d9%87%d8%a7%d8%b6-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ac%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%af-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%aa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/ar\/blog\/criminal-law\/%d9%82%d8%a7%d9%86%d9%88%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d8%ac%d9%87%d8%a7%d8%b6-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ac%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%af-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%aa\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0641\u0647\u0645 \u0642\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0625\u062c\u0647\u0627\u0636 \u0627\u0644\u062c\u062f\u064a\u062f \u0641\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0625\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a: \u0646\u0638\u0631\u0629 \u0634\u0627\u0645\u0644\u0629"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The United Arab Emirates has witnessed significant changes to its abortion and reproductive rights laws in recent years. Significant reforms were introduced under Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability and its amendments, Federal Decree-Law No. 18 of 2023. These amendments strengthened the clarity of abortion laws and provided physicians with legal guidance on the circumstances in which abortion is permitted and the procedures to be followed. The new abortion law in the UAE aims to more precisely regulate this procedure, ensuring the protection of women&#8217;s rights and the preservation of their health.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Understanding the Terms of the UAE&#8217;s New Abortion Law<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The UAE&#8217;s new abortion law clearly defines the circumstances in which abortion is permitted. According to Article 16 of Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016, a physician may only perform an abortion in two specific cases: if the continuation of the pregnancy poses a direct threat to the pregnant woman&#8217;s life, and if serious abnormalities are found in the fetus.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: right;\">\n<li><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the first case, if the pregnant woman&#8217;s life is threatened by the pregnancy, abortion becomes a necessary option to save the mother&#8217;s life. In this case, the doctors involved must provide a detailed report including the justifications for the abortion and must obtain explicit consent from the pregnant woman, her husband, or her guardian.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the second case, if a medical report issued by a specialized medical committee determines that the fetus suffers from serious abnormalities that could affect its quality of life, the doctor may perform the abortion after obtaining the consent of the mother or her guardian. These abnormalities must be identified through the necessary medical examinations conducted by the specialized medical committee.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2599 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/ar\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u0645\u0643\u062a\u0628-\u0627\u0633\u062a\u0634\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a-\u0642\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0646\u064a\u0629-\u0641\u064a-\u0627\u0644\u0625\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a.webp\" alt=\"New abortion law in the UAE\" width=\"675\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/ar\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u0645\u0643\u062a\u0628-\u0627\u0633\u062a\u0634\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a-\u0642\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0646\u064a\u0629-\u0641\u064a-\u0627\u0644\u0625\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/ar\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u0645\u0643\u062a\u0628-\u0627\u0633\u062a\u0634\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a-\u0642\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0646\u064a\u0629-\u0641\u064a-\u0627\u0644\u0625\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/ar\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u0645\u0643\u062a\u0628-\u0627\u0633\u062a\u0634\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a-\u0642\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0646\u064a\u0629-\u0641\u064a-\u0627\u0644\u0625\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Legal consequences of illegal abortion in the UAE<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The UAE&#8217;s new abortion law is extremely strict regarding the circumstances in which abortion is permitted, severely penalizing doctors and individuals who perform illegal abortions. According to Article 33 of Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016, any doctor who participates in intentional abortion without legal justification shall be punished with imprisonment. If the abortion results in the woman&#8217;s death, the penalty is doubled, with the doctor being punished with imprisonment for a period of no less than five years and no more than ten years.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Additionally, the UAE&#8217;s new abortion law, Article 391 of the UAE Penal Code, outlines the legal consequences of illegal abortion practices. Pregnant women who perform an abortion themselves or consent to an abortion may face imprisonment, a fine, or both. Individuals who cause a woman to have an abortion with her consent may also face imprisonment or a fine.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Also, healthcare professionals who perform abortions without legal justification may face severe penalties, such as imprisonment or revocation of their medical license. These laws seek to reduce the incidence of illegal abortions and maintain the integrity of medical procedures used in these cases.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Informed Consent in the UAE&#8217;s New Abortion Law<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">One of the highlights of the UAE&#8217;s new abortion law is the emphasis on the importance of obtaining &#8220;informed consent&#8221; from a pregnant woman before any abortion is performed. According to Article 15 of Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016, the law emphasizes the need to obtain explicit consent from both spouses in matters related to reproductive health.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Before performing any procedure or intervention aimed at regulating fertility, there must be confirmation that the woman has fully understood the nature of the procedure and its potential impact on her health and the health of the fetus. If an abortion is necessary, consent must come from the woman or from her guardian if the woman is a minor or in the presence of special circumstances.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This measure is part of the legal protection for women in the UAE, ensuring that informed health decisions are made based on reliable medical advice and that any medical procedures are undertaken within a legal framework that is in the best interests of the mother and child.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2602 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/ar\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u0645\u0637\u0644\u0648\u0628-\u0645\u0633\u062a\u0634\u0627\u0631-\u0642\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0646\u064a-\u0641\u064a-\u062f\u0628\u064a-\u0641\u0631\u0635\u0629-\u0630\u0647\u0628\u064a\u0629-\u0644\u062a\u0637\u0648\u064a\u0631-\u0645\u0633\u064a\u0631\u062a\u0643-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0647\u0646\u064a\u0629-1.webp\" alt=\"New abortion law in the UAE\" width=\"665\" height=\"665\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/ar\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u0645\u0637\u0644\u0648\u0628-\u0645\u0633\u062a\u0634\u0627\u0631-\u0642\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0646\u064a-\u0641\u064a-\u062f\u0628\u064a-\u0641\u0631\u0635\u0629-\u0630\u0647\u0628\u064a\u0629-\u0644\u062a\u0637\u0648\u064a\u0631-\u0645\u0633\u064a\u0631\u062a\u0643-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0647\u0646\u064a\u0629-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/ar\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u0645\u0637\u0644\u0648\u0628-\u0645\u0633\u062a\u0634\u0627\u0631-\u0642\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0646\u064a-\u0641\u064a-\u062f\u0628\u064a-\u0641\u0631\u0635\u0629-\u0630\u0647\u0628\u064a\u0629-\u0644\u062a\u0637\u0648\u064a\u0631-\u0645\u0633\u064a\u0631\u062a\u0643-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0647\u0646\u064a\u0629-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/ar\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u0645\u0637\u0644\u0648\u0628-\u0645\u0633\u062a\u0634\u0627\u0631-\u0642\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0646\u064a-\u0641\u064a-\u062f\u0628\u064a-\u0641\u0631\u0635\u0629-\u0630\u0647\u0628\u064a\u0629-\u0644\u062a\u0637\u0648\u064a\u0631-\u0645\u0633\u064a\u0631\u062a\u0643-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0647\u0646\u064a\u0629-1-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Challenges and Future Prospects of Abortion Law in the UAE<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Although the laws and regulations regarding abortion in the UAE are clear, there are several challenges that may hinder their implementation. For example, doctors may face challenges in making decisions regarding cases involving risks or unclear abnormalities, which require careful medical judgment and legal approval.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Although the UAE&#8217;s new abortion law specifies the conditions under which abortion is permitted, cultural and religious values \u200b\u200bin the UAE may influence the decisions of women and doctors. In this regard, greater legal and medical awareness may be needed to ensure that individuals comply with the laws and are aware of the full range of rights afforded them by the law.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The UAE&#8217;s new abortion law represents a major step toward regulating reproductive health issues in a way that respects <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/ar\/blog\/general-information\/%d8%ad%d9%82%d9%88%d9%82-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%b1%d8%a3%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%aa%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b2%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%ac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">women&#8217;s rights<\/span><\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> and safeguards their safety. With laws evolving and constantly being amended, it is important for doctors and women in the UAE to be fully aware of the legal requirements for abortion and the consequences of illegal abortion. Ensuring access to safe and sustainable medical care for women requires adherence to applicable laws and informed consent before taking any action.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In conclusion, the UAE&#8217;s new abortion law is a significant step in the evolution of the country&#8217;s legal system, defining women&#8217;s rights and establishing the legal framework for dealing with abortion cases. However, understanding the details of the law and its application in some cases can be complex, requiring consultation with specialized <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DrHassan_Elhais\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">legal advisors<\/span><\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> in Abu Dhabi or other cities to obtain accurate legal advice that guarantees individuals&#8217; rights under applicable laws. It is always advisable to consult lawyers specializing in criminal or civil law to obtain sound advice in case of any questions or legal issues related to abortion.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United Arab Emirates has witnessed significant changes to its abortion and reproductive rights laws in recent years. 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