Dr. Hassan Elhais, a long-standing member of the prestigious Amal Alrashedi Lawyers & Legal Consultants, is a renowned legal consultant in the UAE, specializing in family law, criminal law, civil law, company incorporation, construction law, banking law, inheritance law, and arbitration.
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Question: Can I legally hire a private investigator in the
UAE?
Answer: Appointing a private investigator is illegal in the UAE.
Even if you bring them from outside the country, it is against
Article No 378 of UAE Criminal Law, which says that a prison
sentence will be inflicted on any person who attacks the sanctity
of an individual's private or family life by committing any of
the following acts without their consent, except in legally
permitted cases: a) Eavesdropping or recording or transmitting by
any system any conversation held at a particular place or via the
phone. b) Picking up or transmitting by any system a person's
picture. However, if you believe that someone has committed a
crime, the law gives you an alternative option - you have the right
to request that police investigate and collect evidence for you, as
per Article No 30 of the UAE Criminal Procedures Law No 35 of
1992.
Originally published 25 Aug 2021
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