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Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Date of Entry into Force of the Provisions of Federal Decree by No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence

Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Date of Entry into Force of the Provisions of Federal Decree by No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence (Federal Decree, 2019) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.

Legislation Details

  • Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Date of Entry into Force of the Provisions of Federal Decree by No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence
  • Law Type: Federal Decree
  • Law Number: [No. (65)] of 2019
  • Issued Date: 31 Dec 2019
  • Effective Date: 31 Dec 2019
  • Official Gazette: No. 672
  • Sector: Family and Community
  • Status: Active
  • Number of Articles: 4
  • Chapters/Parts: 0
  • Amendments: 0

Summary

This Cabinet Resolution sets the effective date for the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence. The Decree-Law aims to protect victims of domestic violence and provide them with legal and social support. This Resolution is significant as it brings the Decree-Law into force, enabling its practical implementation and enforcement across the UAE. The Resolution's impact is to establish a legal framework to address domestic violence, which is an important social issue affecting families and communities in the country. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Date of Entry into Force of the Provisions of Federal Decree by No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence, 2019, Art. 1-2)

What is the scope and purpose of this law?

The purpose of this Cabinet Resolution is to set the effective date for the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence. The Resolution states that the Decree-Law's provisions shall enter into force from 1 March 2020. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Date of Entry into Force of the Provisions of Federal Decree by No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence, 2019, Art. 1)

When did this law come into effect?

According to Article 1 of the Cabinet Resolution, the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence shall enter into force from 1 March 2020. The Resolution itself came into effect on the date of its issuance, which was 31 December 2019. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Date of Entry into Force of the Provisions of Federal Decree by No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence, 2019, Art. 1-2)

How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?

The Cabinet Resolution references several related UAE federal laws, including: - Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code - Federal Law No. (35) of 1992 Promulgating the Criminal Procedure Law - Federal Law No. (28) of 2005 Regarding Personal Status - Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence The Resolution sets the effective date for the provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2019 on Combating Domestic Violence, indicating how this Cabinet Resolution interacts with and supports the implementation of that primary legislation. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Date of Entry into Force of the Provisions of Federal Decree by No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence, 2019, Preamble)

Source Documents

This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Date of Entry into Force of the Provisions of Federal Decree by No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.

Written by Sushant Shukla

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