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15 March 2016

Sexual Crime - Answering Legal Questions UAE (Video Content)

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

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Dr. Hassan Elhais, a long-standing member of the prestigious Amal Alrashedi Lawyers & Legal Consultants, is a renowned legal consultant in the UAE, specializing in family law, criminal law, civil law, company incorporation, construction law, banking law, inheritance law, and arbitration. Dr. Elhais has gained wide recognition in the country, winning numerous awards and accolades. He was declared the Legal Consultant of the Year in 2026 by Leaders in Law. He was also elected as the co-chair of the ‘Relocation of Children Committee’ of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), a worldwide association of practicing lawyers, widely regarded as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries. Dr. Hassan Elhais’s continued recognition in the 2025 Chambers and Partners rankings for Family/Matrimonial services to High-Net-Worth individuals in the UAE from 2022-2025.
Mr. Hassan Mohsen Elhais explains differentiations in the four categories of sexual crime including rape, sex outside of marriage, prostitution and actions which offend the shyness of another party.
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Mr. Hassan Mohsen Elhais explains differentiations in the four categories of sexual crime including rape, sex outside of marriage, prostitution and actions which offend the shyness of another party. In this video the role of the judge in distinguishing which acts are determined as an offence in the flexible categories is explained, along with punishments – which can reach as high as the death sentence and 25 years’ imprisonment – and the laws which govern massage parlours and massages.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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