Guidance

United Arab Emirates: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 7 December 2020
• Last updated: 20 December 2022
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  1. 20 December 2022

     Guidance has been reviewed and updated.

  2. 11 October 2022

     Annual review, updated guide in full.

  3. 7 December 2020

     First published.

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United Arab Emirates: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

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Includes information on:

• medical assistance
• the legal system in United Arab Emirates
• reporting assaults to the police

See also our general guidance for victims of rape and sexual assault abroad.