UAE Criminal Procedure Law

Article 17 — Article (17) Waiver of Complaints

Book 1: Proceedings Before Criminal Courts · Part 1: Criminal Actions

1. The person filing a complaint with regard to the criminal offenses described in Article [11] of this Law may waive the complaint at any time before a final judgment is rendered thereon, and the criminal action shall be terminated by way of waiver. 2. In the event of several victims, the waiver shall only become legally effective if made by all victims filing the complaint. 3. In the event of several accused persons, the waiver of the complaint vis-à-vis any of them shall have its legal effect vis-à-vis the rest. 4. If the victim passes away after the complaint is filed, the right to waive the same shall pass to all of his / her heirs. 5. If the waiver is made after the judgment on the legal proceeding becomes final, the Public Prosecution shall order a stay of execution of the penalty and shall release the convict.

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