There is no flexibility when it comes to drug-related offences in the UAE, and they could lead to punishments as high as deportation from the country.
Forgery of an official document, i.e. a document issued by a public official, is punishable with temporary imprisonment, which may extend to a period of 10 years, as per Article 252 of the Penal Code.
Drug crimes are severely punished in the United Arab Emirates, as the country has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to the recreational use of drugs.
The UAE has longstanding laws in place governing the use, production and distribution of Narcotics and Psychotropic substances, designed to protect individuals, companies, and society at large, and to prosecute those who act in contradiction to its mandates
The general criteria covered under the said law includes, matters concerning employee working hours, wages, employee leave, end of service benefits, safety standards, disciplinary actions including termination and denial of end of service benefits. One of the main grounds upon which a termination of employment services can be affected by the employer is upon any act on part of the employee that falls under the classification of ‘grave misconduct’.
All citizens, residents and tourists to the United Arab Emirates must be aware of the non-tolerance for drugs in the region. The UAE has a strict drug policy. In this article, we will highlight the main provisions of the UAE drugs law and the applicable penalties for violations.
In recent years the UAE has taken many progressive measures to handle drug abuse in society.
A recent case at Dubai court of Cassation was overturned based on the procedural error by public prosecutor and police.
A summary of 5 laws that affects the daily life of an expatriate and how to comply with the same when it comes to drugs. The consumption of illegal drugs in the UAE is a criminal offence, punishable by possible imprisonment or...
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