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UAE Family LawCabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2019 Regarding the Date of Entry into Force of the Provisions of Federal Decree by No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence

UAE Federal Decree-Law·Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2019

قرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن تاريخ العمل بأحكام المرسوم بقانون اتحادي بشأن مكافحة العنف الأسري

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
December 31, 2019
Effective from
December 31, 2019
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2
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Sep 21, 2026
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Plain-language summary

Sets the entry into force date of Federal Decree by Law No. 10 of 2019 on combating domestic violence to 1 March 2020.

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    Article 1

    Article (1) The provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (10) of 2019 Regarding Combating Domestic Violence shall enter into force from 01 March 2020.

  2. 2

    Article 2

    Article (2) This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force from the date of its issuance. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by us: On: 5 Jumada al-Awwal 1441 A.H. Corresponding to: 31 December 2019 A.D

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