Authorities are currently investigating the sightings
uae2 hours ago
The UAE is keen on protecting children and their rights through enforcing laws to protect them and empower them by providing education, good health and other facilities.
In 2016, the UAE introduced a new law, namely the Federal Law No. 3 of 2016, concerning children's rights. The UAE Child Rights Law, formerly known as "the Wadeema Law", protects children from abuse and neglect and supports their right to safety, shelter, health care and education.
The law - which covers UAE nationals and children of expats - lays out the legal rights of minors in the UAE and is designed to protect children from birth to puberty from a variety of forms of abuse, including physical, verbal, and psychological abuse.
Among the main points enshrined in the law are banning child labour and the sale of tobacco to minors under the age of 18, protection in case of abandonment by parents or guardians, and protection from negligence.
Additionally, it ensures rights to education, citizenship and access to health care services, equal opportunities in essential services and facilities without any discrimination and prohibits the use of children in any form of pornography.
Under the law, smoking in public and private vehicles and indoor facilities where children are present is also prohibited, and violators are subject to penalties as set out by the law.
The law allows childcare specialists to remove children from their homes against parents' wishes and without judicial permission in cases of imminent danger.
In less severe cases, specialists may regularly visit the child, providing social services, and mediating a solution between the family and the child.
Those who put children in danger, abandon them, neglect them, leave them without supervision, do not enrol them in school or register them upon their birth will be subject to a prison sentence or a fine or both.
ALSO READ:
Article 3 protects a child against discriminatory acts based on race, ethnic origin, religion, or disability.
The law also highlights that the protection of a child and the child's interests must prioritise all decisions and procedures concerning the child.
The law stipulates a range of punishments for abuses, with up to 10 years in prison mandated for certain violations.
The UAE child rights law confirms the country's long commitment to children's rights and continues its efforts to safeguard children's rights.
ismail@khaleejtimes.com
Authorities are currently investigating the sightings
uae2 hours ago
Although Israel ordered civilians in Rafah to evacuate, charity organisations say no real plan for their move is in place
mena2 hours ago
On Sunday, the final day of the adult competition, the UAE national team delivered a stellar performance, adding seven more medals to their tally
sports3 hours ago
Report says MAI-1 will be "far larger" than the previous smaller, open source models Microsoft had previously trained
tech3 hours ago
Country is showcasing its attractions at ATM
business3 hours ago
The turmoil on campuses has prompted several colleges and universities across the US to relocate, modify, or cancel commencement ceremonies altogether
world3 hours ago
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to send ground troops into Rafah regardless of any truce, defying international concerns
mena3 hours ago
The former president was fined for the 10th time over violating an order that bars him from making comments about jurors, witnesses and families of the judge
americas3 hours ago