UAE legal reforms – in pictures

  • The updated law decriminalises consensual relationships outside of marriage and provides that any child conceived as a result of the relationship is acknowledged and will be cared for. Getty Images
    The updated law decriminalises consensual relationships outside of marriage and provides that any child conceived as a result of the relationship is acknowledged and will be cared for. Getty Images
  • New criminal penalties have been brought in for public disorder offences. The new law also prohibits the consumption of alcohol in a public place or in unlicensed locations. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    New criminal penalties have been brought in for public disorder offences. The new law also prohibits the consumption of alcohol in a public place or in unlicensed locations. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • Investors and entrepreneurs will be allowed to establish and fully own onshore companies in almost all sectors in the UAE, with the exception of activities considered to be ‘strategic’. Alamy
    Investors and entrepreneurs will be allowed to establish and fully own onshore companies in almost all sectors in the UAE, with the exception of activities considered to be ‘strategic’. Alamy
  • Legislation covering the spreading of rumours and fake news, electronic fraud and protecting personal data has also been put into place. Reuters
    Legislation covering the spreading of rumours and fake news, electronic fraud and protecting personal data has also been put into place. Reuters
  • The overhauled Federal Crime and Punishment Law strengthens the protection of women and domestic workers. Silvia Razgova / The National
    The overhauled Federal Crime and Punishment Law strengthens the protection of women and domestic workers. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • This legislation has also been strengthened to offer greater protection to people working within creative sectors. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    This legislation has also been strengthened to offer greater protection to people working within creative sectors. Khushnum Bhandari / The National