SEX CRIMES
Sex Crime Cases in UAE
Sex crimes are severely punished in UAE. And can be defined is having a sexual intercourse without marriage whether it was by consent or force as consensual sex is crime in UAE. Other examples of sex crimes beside consensual sex are: rape, child sexual abuse, pornography, sex with animals, human trafficking, prostitution, incest, indecent exposure and sexual harassment. If you are being investigated for a sex crime, or accused of doing any related acts, you need to protect your rights immediately. A criminal defense lawyer with experience in defending sex crimes cases will be in your best interest. Individuals convicted of sex crimes in UAE may face the following penalties and consequences:
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Death penalty for rape cases
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Prison sentence
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High fines or financial compensation
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Deportation (for non UAE citizens)
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Lifetime registration as a sex offender
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Conviction on criminal record for life
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Sex offender social stigma