Legislation Details
- Full Title: Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes
- Law Type: Federal Law
- Law Number: 7 of 2014
- Issued Date: 20 Aug 2014
- Effective Date: 01 Sep 2014
- Official Gazette: No. 569
- Sector: Security and Safety
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 144
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 1
Summary
The Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes regulates terrorist activities and crimes in the United Arab Emirates. Its purpose is to combat and prevent terrorism, protect national security, and safeguard the safety and stability of the UAE. The law defines various terrorist crimes, including seizing transportation, using weapons of mass destruction, threatening government officials, and financing terrorism. It also establishes special substantive and procedural provisions, administrative measures, and penalties for non-compliance. This comprehensive legislation is crucial for businesses and individuals in the UAE to understand their obligations and the consequences of engaging in or supporting terrorist activities. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The provisions of this law apply to all terrorist crimes set forth within, as well as any misdemeanors or felonies committed for a terrorist purpose under other laws. The law aims to combat and prevent terrorism, protect national security, and safeguard the safety and stability of the UAE. It establishes the legal framework to address terrorist activities, including those committed outside the UAE against the state, its citizens, or its interests. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Art. 2-4)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The law provides the following key definitions:
- Terrorist Crime: Any act or abstention committed for a terrorist purpose, including misdemeanors or felonies under other laws.
- Terrorist Purpose: The offender's intention to cause a terrorist consequence, whether directly or indirectly.
- Terrorist Consequence: Acts that terrify people, threaten lives, cause damage, or breach the security of the local or international community.
- Terrorist Organization: A group of two or more persons that commits, participates in, threatens, or promotes terrorist crimes.
- Terrorist: A person who belongs to a terrorist organization and commits, participates in, threatens, or promotes terrorist crimes.
- Nonconventional Weapons: Devices designed to cause death, harm, or environmental damage, including toxins, biological agents, and radioactive materials.
- Internationally Protected Persons: Heads of state, government officials, and their families during their stay in the UAE.
(Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The law imposes several key obligations: 1. It is prohibited to unlawfully seize any means of transport for a terrorist purpose. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Art. 5) 2. It is prohibited to deliberately damage, malfunction, or hinder the operation of any means of transport for a terrorist purpose. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Art. 6) 3. It is prohibited to manufacture, prepare, acquire, or deal in nonconventional weapons for a terrorist purpose. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Art. 7) 4. It is prohibited to attempt, threaten, or expose the safety of government officials and internationally protected persons for a terrorist purpose. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Arts. 9-12) 5. It is prohibited to abduct, seize, detain, or deprive a person of their freedom for a terrorist purpose. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Art. 13)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The legislation does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements under this law.
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The legislation does not explicitly outline any rights or protections granted under this law.
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The law establishes the National Committee for Combating Terrorism, which is responsible for: 1. Developing the national strategy and policies to combat terrorism. 2. Coordinating the efforts of various government entities in combating terrorism. 3. Maintaining a list of terrorist organizations. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Arts. 62-63)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The law prescribes the following penalties for terrorist crimes: 1. Life imprisonment for unlawfully seizing means of transport, with the death penalty if it results in injury or death. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Art. 5) 2. Life imprisonment for deliberately damaging or hindering means of transport, with the death penalty if it results in injury or death. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Art. 6) 3. Life imprisonment for manufacturing, acquiring, or dealing in nonconventional weapons, with the death penalty for attempting or using such weapons. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Arts. 7-8) 4. Death penalty for attempting or threatening the safety of government officials and internationally protected persons. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Arts. 9-12) 5. Life or provisional imprisonment for abducting, seizing, or depriving a person of their freedom for a terrorist purpose. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014, Art. 13)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The legislation does not specify any fees, charges, or financial provisions under this law.
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The legislation does not outline any exemptions or exceptions to the provisions of this law.
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The legislation does not provide details on dispute resolution mechanisms under this law.
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The legislation does not specify any deadlines or time limits under this law.
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The law references several other UAE federal laws, including: - Federal Law No. (4) of 1971 on Diplomatic and Consular Privileges and Immunities - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 on Jurisdiction of Ministries and Prerogatives of Ministers - Federal Law No. (10) of 1973 on the Federal Supreme Court - Federal Law No. (10) of 1980 on the Central Bank, Monetary System, and Banking Profession - Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 on the Penal Code - Federal Law No. (35) of 1992 on the Criminal Procedure Code - Federal Law No. (4) of 2002 on Anti-Money Laundering - Federal Decree-Law No. (1) of 2004 on Combating Terrorism Crimes (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014)
When did this law come into effect?
This Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes was issued on 20 August 2014 and came into effect on 1 September 2014, as published in the Official Gazette No. 569. (Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes, 2014)
Source Documents
This article analyses Federal Law Combating Terrorism Crimes 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.