The Philippines consulate yesterday welcome the acquittal of a maid charged with molesting her employers' three children.
The Filipina, MKA, was cleared at the Dubai Court of First Instance on Wednesday due to insufficient evidence.
She was accused of molesting her employer's children, aged 1, 6 and 7, in September last year.
"The legal system here is fair since they do not usually impose a harsh punishment," said Frank Cimafranca, the consul general in Dubai. "She was arrested and placed in custody in September last year and the case was heard recently.
"The public prosecution had called for capital punishment."
The consulate's assistance to nationals' department monitored the case and received Manila's approval to offer the maid free legal assistance.
Priority is given to paying lawyers to defend Filipinos facing the death penalty overseas.
The fund enabled the consulate to hire Dar Al Bayan Advocates and Legal Consultants to represent the maid.
Her agency, Forsan Gulf Labour Supply, supported her while the case was pending.
"We will now coordinate with the local authorities to allow us to take her into our custody and assist in her repatriation," Mr Cimafranca said.
