Public Prosecution explains penalties for molesting women on a public road

By Lola Smith

Published: March 5, 2022 | 10:38 AM GMT

Public Prosecution explains penalties for molesting women on a public road

ABU DHABI, 5th March, 2022 – The UAE Public Prosecution (PP) explained today, through a post on its social media accounts, the penalties for molesting a female in an indecent way by words
or acts on a public road.

1. molests a female in an indecent way by words or acts on a public road or in a frequented place;
2. Disguises in a female apparel and enters in this disguise a place reserved for women or where entry is forbidden, at that time, for other than women. Should the male perpetrated a crime
in such situation, this shall be considered an aggravating circumstances.

This post is part of the Public Prosecution’s continuous efforts to promote legal culture among members of the community and increase their awareness about the latest legislations in the country.

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