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Dubai: Woman Fined Dh2,000 for Filming Police; Friend to Be Deported for Resisting Arrest

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A Dubai court has convicted two women from Kazakhstan after an altercation with law enforcement officers at Al Barsha Police Station. One woman was fined Dh2,000 for filming police officers without consent, while her friend was sentenced to three months in jail followed by deportation for resisting and assaulting police officers.

Incident at Global Village Leads to Arrest

The case dates back to January 18, 2024, when the two women were taken into police custody following a reported dispute with a taxi driver outside Global Village.

According to police reports, officers responded to a complaint about the women harassing a taxi driver in the parking area. The pair were then transported to Al Barsha Police Station for questioning.

Filming at the Police Station Sparks Conflict

While inside the police station, one of the women used her mobile phone to film female police officers without permission. This prompted officers to intervene and request the device.

When the police attempted to seize the phone, the second defendant physically resisted, kicking and hitting officers to prevent them from taking it.

The scuffle resulted in three police officers sustaining injuries, including bruises and scratches, as documented in medical reports.

Police Testimony and Court Proceedings

A female officer involved in the case testified that after noticing the defendant filming inside the station, she informed the duty officer, who asked for the phone to be handed over.

"While at the station, I saw one of them filming us, so I informed the duty officer, who requested her phone. When I asked her to hand it over, she refused," the officer stated.

She further explained that officers attempted to escort the defendants to a private office, but one of them resisted violently and physically attacked the police personnel.

The second defendant admitted to filming, claiming that she wanted to document the actions of law enforcement, but the court ruled that her actions violated privacy laws.

Court Ruling and Sentencing

Following court proceedings, both women were found guilty.

  • The first defendant was sentenced to three months in jail, followed by deportation, for resisting and assaulting police officers.
  • The second defendant was fined Dh2,000 for violating privacy laws by recording government personnel without consent.
  • The mobile phone used for filming was confiscated by authorities.

Legal Implications and Privacy Laws in the UAE

This case highlights the strict privacy laws in the UAE, which prohibit individuals from filming government officials, police officers, or any individuals without their consent.

Residents and visitors are advised to follow local regulations regarding privacy, public conduct, and law enforcement interactions to avoid legal consequences.

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