Countering Rumours and Cybercrimes Law

Article 66 — Article (66) Powers of the Attorney General

Part Two: Crimes Of Spreading Rumors and False News: Article (52) Spreading Rumors and False News · Chapter Three: Special Provisions Concerning The Penalties · Section Two: Procedural And Final Provisions

1. In the cases where the criminal case lapses due to amicable settlement or compromise in accordance with the provisions of this Decree-Law, the Attorney General may order that the accused be placed under supervision or monitoring or be deprived of using any information network, IS. or any other ITE, or undergo a rehabilitation program for the duration he deems appropriate. 2. Whenever there is an evidence that a website broadcasting from inside or outside the UAE has displayed any phrases, numbers, photos, films, or any advertising materials or etc. which constitute one of the crimes stipulated in Article (71) of this Decree-Law, or constitutes a threat to the national security or endangers the security of the UAE or its national economy, the Attorney General may order the blocking of the website(s) subject of the broadcast whenever it is technically feasible, or may issue any of the orders stipulated in this Decree-Law.

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