UAE Criminal LawCabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency

Article (1) Definitions The Definitions set forth in Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 shall be applied to this resolution. Otherwise, the following terms and expressions shall be accorded their designated meanings, unless the context otherwise requires: Reprimand : Directing blame and reprimand to the Delinquent Juvenile or the Juvenile at Risk of Delinquency without contempt or disdain. Warning : Giving a written warning to the Delinquent Juvenile or the Juvenile at Risk of Delinquency. Social Isolation : Placing Delinquent Juvenile or at risk of delinquency in a place designated for that purpose in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution.

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 2 Law : Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and those at Risk of Delinquency.

Article (3) General Criteria for Determining Measures The appropriate measure for Delinquent Juvenile or a Juvenile at Risk of Delinquency is determined in accordance with the following criteria: 1. Age of Juvenile. 2. Gender of the Juvenile. 3. The gravity of the act. 4. The nature of the act if it is organised or within one or more gang group. 5. Number of Juvenile delinquencies. 6. The family, health, psychological and social status of the Juvenile. 7. Considering the best interest of the Juvenile. 8. Report of the Child Protection Specialist

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Article (5) Limitations of the Judicial Test Arrangement The Court may order a suspension of the pronouncement of the conviction ruling for a term of no less than one year and no more than three (3) years in cases where it is permissible to sentence the Delinquent Juvenile to a penalty of imprisonment. The Juvenile shall be subject to Judicial Test Arrangement by placing him under one or more of the following limitations: 1. Not leaving the house at the times specified by the ruling. 2. Do not frequent the places specified by the ruling. 3. Not to travel during the Judicial Test Term except with permission from the Court. 4. Not to change the place of residence unless a permission is granted by the Court. 5. Carry out the duties determined by the ruling. 6. Subject to rehabilitation programmes determined by the Child Protection Specialist. Considering that the Delinquent Juvenile does not reach the age of eighteen (18) years during the term of implementation of the Judicial Test.

Article (7) Report of Judicial Test Arrangement 1. The Ministry or the Concerned Authority shall prepare periodic reports on the Delinquent Juvenile when he is placed under Judicial Test in accordance with the following standards: a. Education empowerment. b. Family empowerment. c. Social empowerment. d. Skills development empowerment. e. Voluntary Work empowerment. 2. The Ministry or the Concerned Authority shall submit periodic reports to the Public Prosecution concerning the Delinquent Juvenile subject to Judicial Test. 3. The Public Prosecution shall take the following measures: a. If periodic reports prove that the Delinquent Juvenile has passed the Judicial Test Term, the matter shall be referred to the Competent Court to order its ruling deeming the case as if it has not existed. b. If the reports prove that the Delinquent Juvenile does not comply with the limitations of the Judicial Test, the case shall be submitted to the Court for retrial in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Article (8) Cases of Electronic Surveillance 1. The Delinquent Juvenile shall be subject to the Electronic Surveillance after the expiry of his sentence or placed in specialised institutions and centres if he is convicted of one of the following crimes: a. Crimes affecting the external or internal security of the State, or those considered crimes affecting the security of the State. b. Crimes punishable by death or life or temporary imprisonment.

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 5 c. Crimes of counterfeiting, forging or imitating money. d. Crimes of forging stamps or government financial documents or official papers. e. The crime of bribery, embezzlement, seizure, or damage to public funds. f. Theft crime. g. The crime of arson. h. The crime of deliberate murder. i. The Crimes of terrorism. j. The crimes of narcotics and psychotropic substances k. The crimes considered to harm the State security under the Law on Combating Rumours and Electronic Crimes. l. Persons convicted of crimes of incitement to debauchery and prostitution. 2. The Court may order that the Delinquent Juvenile be placed under Electronic Surveillance for other crimes.

Article (9) Electronic Surveillance Term 1. The Electronic Surveillance Term prescribed under Clause (1) of Article (8) of this resolution shall be a term equal to the term of punishment, provided that it does not exceed (3) three years, in accordance with the following controls: a. Electronic Surveillance shall continue until its term expires, even if the Delinquent Juvenile has reached eighteen (18) years of age. b. The Electronic Surveillance Term for Delinquent Juvenile shall commence from the date of the end of his sentence or his placement in specialised institutions or centres, and the date scheduled for its expiration shall not be extended if it is not possible to implement it. 2. The Electronic Surveillance Term in cases in which the Court may rule shall be equal to the term specified in the ruling, provided that it does not exceed (2) two years, in accordance with the following controls:

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 6 a. The Electronic Surveillance Term ends if the Delinquent Juvenile reaches the age of eighteen (18) years or when the Electronic Surveillance Term specified in the ruling expires, whichever comes first. b. The Electronic Surveillance Term for Delinquent Juvenile shall commence from the date of the end of his sentence or his placement in specialised institutions or centres, and the date scheduled for its expiration shall not be extended if it is not possible to implement it. c. The Court may reduce the Electronic Surveillance Term on its own initiative or upon the request of the Public Prosecution, the Delinquent Juvenile, or his Guardian, in accordance with periodic reports accompanied by the opinion of the Child Protection Specialist.

Article (10) Procedures for implementing and following up on the Electronic Surveillance Arrangement Electronic Surveillance of the Delinquent Juvenile shall be carried out in accordance with the following procedures: 1. Determine the Electronic Surveillance Means in accordance with the report of the Child Protection Specialist, taking the approval of the Ministry or the Concerned Authority to indicate the availability of the proposed method or not. 2. Enter the data of the Delinquent Juvenile subject to Electronic Surveillance into the Electronic Surveillance database of the Ministry or the Concerned Authority. 3. The Public Prosecution shall oblige the Delinquent Juvenile or his Guardian to review the Ministry or the Relevant Authority in order to implement the Electronic Surveillance Arrangement. 4. The Ministry or the Concerned Authority shall coordinate with the Public Prosecution to submit periodic reports to it concerning the implementation of the Electronic Surveillance Arrangement.

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Article (11) Criteria for Ruling of Community Service Arrangement Upon ruling of Community Service Arrangement, the following Criteria shall be observed: 1. Select the place closest to the residence of the Delinquent Juvenile. 2. Select Community Service that matches the personal skills possessed by the Delinquent Juvenile. 3. Comply with the age set by law for performing Community Service. 4. The Ministry, the Competent Authority, or the Concerned Authority, as the case may be, shall submit a report on the health condition of the Delinquent Juvenile and its suitability for the proposed Community Service in coordination with the Health Authority. 5. The gender of the Delinquent Juvenile is appropriate to the proposed Community Service.

Article (12) Places for Implementing Community Service Arrangement Community Service Arrangement for the Delinquent Juvenile shall be implemented in one of the following: 1. Elderly Care Home. 2. Holy Quran Recitation Institute. 3. Primary Healthcare Centres. 4. Municipalities and Environment Bodies. 5. Sports Facilities. 6. Red Crescent. 7. Public Welfare and Charity Associations and Institutions 8. Cooperative Societies. 9. Civil Defence. 10. Museums.

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 8 11. Any other party in which the Court deems it possible to implement a Community Service Arrangement based on the report of the Child Protection Specialist and a statement of the opinion of the party in which it is proposed to implement Community Service.

Article (13) Term and Procedures for Implementing Community Service When implementing the Community Service Arrangement, the following shall be considered: 1. Its term shall not be less than (48) forty-eight hours of service and not more than (96) ninety- six hours of service. 2. The term of Community Service hours per day shall not exceed four (4) hours and shall not be less than one hour. 3. Community Service shall be performed on weekends if the Delinquent Juvenile is related to school. 4. The Delinquent Juvenile shall perform Community Service continuously until it is completed during the school and summer vacations. 5. The Ministry or the Concerned Authority shall follow up on the implementation of the Community Service Arrangement with the entity implementing the management in accordance with the Court ruling. 6. The Ministry shall coordinate with the Public Prosecution concerning the procedures for implementing the Community Service Arrangement, and the entity in which the Community Service shall be implemented shall submit a detailed report on the extent of the Delinquent Juvenile commitment to performing the service, in accordance with the time term specified in the ruling issued by the Competent Court. 7. If it is not possible to implement Community Service due to the implementing entity or the nature of the work carried out by this entity, the Public Prosecution shall be informed to present the matter to the Competent Court to decide what it deems appropriate.

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Article (14) Controls for Implementing Community Service Arrangement The entities in which the Community Service Arrangement shall be implemented shall comply as follows: 1. Fail to carry out Community Service for Delinquent Juvenile in tasks other than those specified in the Court ruling. 2. Fail to carry out Community Service in dangerous or arduous work or work that, by its nature, causes harm to his health, safety or morals. 3. Fail to carry out Community Service for the Delinquent Juvenile during the term from seven (7) pm until seven (7) am. 4. Not assign the Delinquent Juvenile to additional work hours, or keep him after his scheduled appointments. 5. Develop a specific programme to implement Community Service Arrangement in coordination with the Ministry or the Concerned Authority.

Article (15) Arrangement of Prohibition of Practice of Certain Work 1. The Court may rule to prohibit the Delinquent Juvenile from practising a specific work or activity if it becomes clear to it that this work or activity has an impact on his delinquency. 2. The Ministry or the Concerned Authority shall follow up on the implementation of the arrangement in accordance with the Court ruling, and may use Electronic Surveillance means to follow up on its implementation. 3. The Ministry or the Concerned Authority shall submit periodic reports to the Public Prosecution to be presented to the Competent Court to indicate whether or not the arrangement will continue to be implemented.

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Article (17) Procedures for Implementing the Vocational Training Arrangement The Vocational Training Arrangement shall be implemented in accordance with the following procedures: 1. The Competent Court shall issue its ruling obligating the Delinquent Juvenile to perform Vocational Training, specifying the body for its implementation and term. 2. The Ministry or the Concerned Authority shall follow up on the implementation of the Vocational Training Arrangement with the entity implementing the arrangement in accordance with the Court ruling. 3. The Ministry or the Concerned Authority shall submit periodic reports to the Public Prosecution to be presented to the Competent Court in accordance with the term set in the ruling.

Article (20) Arrangement of Placing at the Juvenile Institution 1. The placement arrangement at Juvenile Institution shall be implemented by the Ministry or the Relevant Authority, as the case may be. 2. When the Delinquent Juvenile appears before the Court, the Court shall consider the ruling to place the Delinquent Juvenile at Juvenile Institution for rehabilitation and correction of his behaviour in the following cases: a. Delinquent Juvenile who poses a danger to himself or others. b. Delinquent Juvenile who has committed very serious crimes. c. Delinquent Juvenile whose delinquency has occurred more than three (3) times. d. Delinquent Juvenile who commits several crimes at the same time. e. Delinquent Juvenile who has repeatedly violated the arrangements imposed by the Court more than twice. 3. Term of placement ends if the Delinquent Juvenile reaches eighteen (18) years of age. 4. Juvenile Institution shall submit periodic reports every three (3) months to the Public Prosecution on the case of the Delinquent Juvenile. 5. Based on the periodic reports submitted by the Juvenile Institution, the Court may suffice with the term of placement and release the Delinquent Juvenile, replace him with another measure, or continue placing him for the term it specifies.

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Article (22) Controls for Placing Metal handcuffs on Delinquent Juveniles 1. Metal handcuffs or any type of limitations that restrict the movement of Delinquent Juvenile at any stage of the investigation or trial shall not be allowed except in the following cases: 2. If the Delinquent Juvenile resists the Police officers or tries to escape from them. 3. If the Delinquent Juvenile commits an act that would harm himself or others. 4. If the Delinquent Juvenile does not comply with the instructions and orders of the Police officers. 5. As an exception to the provisions of Clause (1) of this Article, Delinquent Juvenile may be restrained with metal handcuffs in the following cases: a. When he is transferred from one place to another and one of the cases mentioned in Clause (1) of this Article exists. b. If he or she tries to get rid of the Electronic Surveillance Device. c. If he commits acts that would destroy property or cause chaos.

Article (23) Procedures and Controls for Taking the Statements of Delinquent Juvenile 1. The Statement of Delinquent Juvenile in cases other than felonies is taken by the Police in accordance with the following procedures:

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 13 a. Testimony of the Delinquent Juvenile in special places set for this purpose. b. If the crime committed by the Delinquent Juvenile constitutes a felony, the Public Prosecution shall be informed to give orders before taking any procedural action against him. c. The Guardian or a relative of the Delinquent Juvenile shall be informed within a term not exceeding four (4) hours from the time of learning of his identity. d. Upon testimony, the Delinquent Juvenile shall be referred directly to the Public Prosecution along with the report of the Child Protection Specialist, and the Ministry or the Concerned Authority shall be informed of that. e. The Delinquent Juvenile shall be dealt with in accordance with the decisions of the Public Prosecution. 2. Upon testimony of the Delinquent Juvenile, the Police shall comply with the following controls: a. A Child Protection Specialist shall be present during the testimony Session in cases other than felonies, and he shall prepare a report on the Delinquent Juvenile, and express their opinion in writing on matters related to his personality. b. A translator shall give assistance if the Delinquent Juvenile is not fluent in the Arabic language. c. The term of testimony shall not exceed (2) two consecutive hours, after which the Delinquent Juvenile shall be given a break of not less than (15) fifteen minutes. d. Considering that the Victim and the Perpetrator are not present in the same place at the time of testimony of either of them. e. The Guardian may be allowed to attend the testimony Session upon the request of the Delinquent Juvenile in accordance with the requirements for testimony. f. The incident attributed to the Delinquent Juvenile shall be explained in a simple manner and in his own language. g. The Police shall wear civilian clothing while testimony from Delinquent Juvenile.

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Article (24) Places for testimony from Delinquent Juvenile 1. The Police shall ensure that the places of the Delinquent Juvenile testimony are in accordance with the following specifications: a. The place of testimony shall be isolated from the place where the Statement is recorded. b. The locations for testimony shall conform to the environmental and safety specifications approved in the State. c. To allocate health care places when needed. d. The locations for testimony shall be appropriate for cases of Delinquent Juvenile with disabilities (people of determination). e. A designated room shall be provided for the Delinquent Juvenile to change their clothes when needed. 2. In places where Delinquent Juvenile testimony is taken, the Police shall take into account the following: a. An office dedicated to the Public Prosecution based on coordination between them. b. Separate the families of the Perpetrator and the Victim of Delinquent Juvenile cases in waiting areas. c. Waiting Designated Places for Children

Article (27) Outcomes of Social Risk Assessment 1. The outcomes of the social risk assessment shall be divided into (100) hundred degrees, and appropriate measures shall be taken as follows: No. Outcome of Social Risk Assessment Administrative Arrangement Competent Authority 1 0 – 20 Handover to the Guardian. Police Station Officer 2 21 – 40 Commitment to certain duties. Police Station Chief Officer 3 41 – 80 Electronic Surveillance to prevent him from going to Police Stations Chief Officer Specific locations, or specify exit hours Comprehensive 4 81 – 100 Referral to the Juvenile Institution. Director General of Police Operations

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 16 2. The two Administrative Arrangements mentioned in Clause (3 and 4) are limited to Juveniles over the age of fifteen (15). 3. If it turns out that the Juvenile at Risk of Delinquency, in accordance with the report of the Child Protection Specialist, requires being brought to a health facility or specialised centre, he shall be referred to the health facility or specialised centre by decision of the Director General of Police Operations, and periodic health status reports shall be prepared and presented to the Public Prosecution to decide to release him upon his recovery. 4. As an exception to the arrangement of handing over to the Guardian, when any of the Administrative Arrangements are imposed on a Juvenile subject to delinquency, he shall be prohibited from travelling during the term specified for the arrangement.

Article (28) Terms of Administrative Arrangements 1. The term of Administrative Arrangements shall be as follows: Term Arrangement No. Not to exceed (20) twenty hours at a rate of (2) two hours per day Commitment to certain duties. 1 Not more than (2) two months Electronic Surveillance to prevent him from going to specific places, or specifying exit hours. 2 Not more than (2) two months Referral to the Juvenile Institution. 3 2. A report shall be prepared by a Child Protection Specialist if the Juvenile at Risk of Delinquency implements the two measures (2 and 3) and spends a term of no less than a month, and it is presented to the Public Prosecution to issue its decision to approve the arrangement, amend it, or hand it over to the Guardian after taking the necessary pledge on him.

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Article (31) Appeal against Administrative Arrangements The Guardian may file appeal against Administrative Arrangement as of the date of knowledge of the management as follows: No. Administrative Arrangement Term of Appeal The Competent Authority to consider the Appeal 1 Handover to the Guardian. (3) Three days Police Station Chief Officer

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 18 2 Commitment to certain duties. (3) Three days Chief Officer of the Comprehensive Police Stations 3 Electronic Surveillance to prevent him from going to specific places, or specifying exit hours. (3) Three days Director General of Police Operations 4 Referral to the Juvenile Institution. (10) Ten days Police Chief Commander

Article (34) Standards and Controls for Conditional Release 1. The Juvenile Institution may, on its own initiative or upon the request of the Delinquent Juvenile or his Guardian, recommend the conditional release of the Delinquent Juvenile who

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 19 has been sentenced to a freedom-restricting penalty in accordance with the following conditions: a. If he serves half the sentence. b. His behaviour shall be good during the term he spent at the Juvenile Institution. c. He shall not have been convicted of a crime whose original penalty is execution. d. He shall not commit any crime or be subject to one of the conditions of social danger stipulated in accordance with the provisions of the law and this resolution during the remaining term of the sentence. 2. The Delinquent Juvenile shall be under Conditional Release, considering the following controls: a. Prepare a report by a Child Protection Specialist recommending his conditional release. b. Undertaking of the Guardian or the Custodian to take good care of the Delinquent Juvenile under Conditional Release. c. The Child Protection Specialist shall monitor the Juvenile behaviour in the area where he lives so that he can guide him and instruct him to take the necessary action if necessary. d. The Conditional Release of the Delinquent Juvenile shall not lead to matters that would jeopardize his life or safety. 3. The Delinquent Juvenile shall be released under condition, considering the following measures: a. By resolution of the Minister, a committee shall be formed that includes members representing the Ministry, the Competent Authority, the Juvenile Institution, the Concerned Authority, and the Public Prosecution to review cases of Conditional Release to recommend release or not. The resolution shall determine the mechanism of the Committee work and approve its recommendations. b. The decision to Conditional Release shall be issued by the Minister or his Authorised Representative. c. The Public Prosecutor shall be informed of the Conditional Release decision.

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 20 4. The Committee concerned with subsequent care, formed in accordance with the provisions of this resolution, shall follow up on the case of the Delinquent Juvenile under Conditional Release and recommend the continuation of the Conditional Release or his return to complete the remainder of the sentence.

Article (35) Conditions and Controls for Granting Visit Permission 1. The Delinquent Juvenile shall be granted permission to visit his family if the following conditions are met: a. He shall have spent a term of no less than one month at Juvenile Institution if his sentence was based on a judicial or Administrative Arrangement. b. He shall have spent a term of no less than (4) four months at Juvenile Institution if the Delinquent Juvenile was sentenced to a freedom-restricting penalty. c. He shall have good conduct and behaviour during the term he spent in the Juvenile Institution in accordance with the report of the Child Protection Specialist. d. The Director of the Juvenile Institution shall recommend granting Visit Permission. e. He shall not have been convicted of a crime whose original penalty is execution. 2. When granting Visit permission, the following controls shall be met: a. The release of the Delinquent Juvenile from the Juvenile Institution shall not lead to matters that would jeopardize his life or safety. b. The Delinquent Juvenile shall be subject to Electronic Surveillance. c. The term of the visit shall not exceed (24) twenty-four hours. d. The Guardian or Custodian undertakes to take good care of the Delinquent Juvenile during the Visit term and to return him when the time specified for it expires. 3. Visit Permission shall be granted in accordance with the following procedures: a. The request for Visit Permission shall be referred, together with the required reports and recommendations, to the Public Prosecution.

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 21 b. The Public Prosecution shall issue its decision to grant or deny Visit Permission. c. Place the Delinquent Juvenile under Electronic Surveillance during the Visit Permission term. d. Save the provisions stipulated under this Article, the Juvenile Institution may refer a request for a Visit Permission to the Public Prosecution in the following cases: e. Death of a relative up to the fourth degree. f. Illness of a parent, Guardian, or Custodian. g. Marriage occasions.

Article (36) Conditions and Regulations for Reprimand Arrangement at Juvenile Institution 1. The Reprimand Arrangement shall be implemented in the following cases: a. If he commits a minor violation for the first time in accordance with the policies applicable at the Juvenile Institution. b. If he does not comply with the orders and instructions issued to him by the workers at the Juvenile Institution. 2. When implementing the Reprimand Arrangement, the following controls shall be observed: a. The reprimand shall be in secret sessions. b. The reprimand shall be in the presence of Child Protection Specialist. c. Do not use hands or any tool or use offensive or indecent words. d. The reprimand shall be in understandable words and phrases in the language of the Juvenile. 3. The authority to implement the Reprimand Arrangement shall belong to the Director of the Juvenile Institution or his Authorised Representative, and the implementation of the arrangement shall be recorded in the relevant electronic system.

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Article (37) Conditions and Regulations for Warning at Juvenile Institution 1. The Warning Arrangement shall be implemented in the following cases: a. If he commits a minor violation for the second time or more in accordance with the policies applicable at the Juvenile Institution. b. If he commits acts that would obstruct the daily work of the programmes prepared for him by the Juvenile Institution. 2. When implementing the Warning Arrangement, the following controls shall be observed: a. Directing the Delinquent Juvenile or at risk of delinquency to improve his behaviour for the next stage. b. Warning Delinquent Juvenile or at risk of delinquency of tightening measures in the event he repeats the violations. 3. The authority to implement the Warning Arrangement shall belong to the Director of the Juvenile Institution or his Authorised Representative, and the implementation of the arrangement shall be recorded in the relevant electronic system.

Article (38) Conditions and Regulations for Denial from Certain Benefits at Juvenile Institution 1. The Denial Arrangement of certain benefits for Delinquent Juvenile or a Juvenile at Risk of Delinquency shall mean the following: a. Denial of making calls. b. Denial from some recreational activities. c. Denial from sporting activities. 2. Some benefits shall be denied in the following cases: a. If he commits acts of verbal or physical altercation with others at the Juvenile Institution. b. If he disobeys the orders.

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 23 c. If he refuses to attend his educational programmes. 3. When implementing the Denial Arrangement, the following controls shall be observed: a. The term of Denial shall not exceed (7) seven days. b. He shall not be deprived of family contact. c. Prepare a report by a Child Protection Specialist explaining the reasons for the Juvenile committing the cases mentioned in Clause (2) of this Article. 4. The authority to implement the Denial Arrangement of certain benefits shall belong to the Director of the Juvenile Institution or his Authorised Representative, and the implementation of the arrangement shall be recorded in the relevant electronic system.

Article (39) Conditions and Regulations for Denial from Visit Permission at Juvenile Institution 1. The Denial Arrangement of Visit Permission shall mean not proceeding with the procedures for granting the Delinquent Juvenile and the Juvenile at Risk of Delinquency permission to visit his family in accordance with the provisions of this resolution. 2. Visit Permission shall be denied in the following cases: a. If his behaviour during his stay at the Juvenile Institution does not call for confidence, he shall evaluate himself in accordance with the reports of the Child Protection Specialist. b. If the Reprimand or Warning Arrangement was previously implemented against him more than twice. c. If the Denial Arrangement of some benefits against him has not been implemented for more than (2) two months. 3. When implementing the Denial Arrangement of the Visit Permission, the following controls shall be observed: a. The term of Denial shall not exceed (3) three months.

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 24 b. The psychological, emotional and health aspects resulting from being denied a visit permit shall be considered. 4. The authority to implement the arrangement of Denial Arrangement of Visit Permission shall belong to the Director of the Juvenile Institution or his Authorised Representative, and the implementation of the arrangement shall be recorded in the relevant electronic system.

Article (40) Conditions and Regulations for Social Isolation at Juvenile Institution 1. Social Isolation places shall meet the following specifications: a. It shall contain the environmental and safety specifications approved in the State. b. It shall be adequately lit. c. It shall not be tight and affect his psychological or health condition. d. Isolation places shall be free of any materials or tools that would help him harm himself. e. It shall contain the necessary materials to correct his behaviour, support, develop skills, educate , and teach. 2. The Social Isolation Arrangement shall be implemented in the following cases: a. If he commits any act that constitutes a crime while he is at Juvenile Institution. b. If he commits disgraceful or indecent words or actions. c. If he damages the property of the Juvenile Institution. d. If he harms himself or others at the Juvenile Institution. e. If he resists or assaults the workers at the Juvenile Institution. 3. When implementing the Social Isolation Arrangement, the following controls shall be observed: a. Workers at the Juvenile Institution stop by periodically during the day to check on him. b. The term of Social Isolation shall not exceed (7) seven days.

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 25 4. The authority to implement the Social Isolation Arrangement shall belong to the Director of the Juvenile Institution or his Authorised Representative, and the implementation of the arrangement shall be recorded in the relevant electronic system.

Article (42) Follow-Up Care of the Juveniles 1. By resolution of the Minister, Juvenile Aftercare Committee shall be formed, including representatives of the following entities: a. Ministry of Interior. b. Ministry of Defence. c. Ministry of Justice. d. Ministry of Community Development.

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Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023, Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency 26 e. Ministry of Education. f. Ministry of Health and Prevention. g. Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation. h. Public Prosecution. i. Any Competent Authority or other Concerned Party determined by the Minister. 2. The Juvenile Aftercare Committee shall establish the necessary programmes and policies for the Juvenile Aftercare and their integration into society in accordance with the following axes: a. Focus of legal support and legal follow-up. b. Focus of social support for Juveniles and their families. c. Focus of Psychological support. d. Focus of financial and economic support. e. Focus of educational and school support. 3. All Delinquent Juveniles or Those at Risk of Delinquency shall be subject to the programmes and policies decided by the Committee within a term not exceeding one year. Delinquent Juveniles or Those at Risk of Delinquency may not travel during their subsequent care term except with permission from the Ministry or the Concerned Authority. 4. The Juvenile Aftercare Committee shall determine the violations and administrative penalties related to violating aftercare programmes and policies. The violations and administrative penalties shall be issued by a resolution of the Cabinet based on the Minister proposal.