An official with the Public Prosecution told Gulf News that the parents of the abused child will also be charged with neglect. The statement from the Public Prosecution also reiterated that the UAE has very strict laws to deal with individuals who pose any kind of threat to the physical and psychological safety of a child.
These laws hold a child’s parents responsible for the safety of their children, including selecting reliable employees for their households. The statement stressed that the Public Prosecution is not lenient with parents who are unmindful of their children’s security, and that it has the right to charge such parents with neglect.
In addition, the statement also expressed concern at the great dependence of many parents on their domestic workers.
UAE laws state that leaving children alone with domestic workers, in the absence of parental supervision, is a crime for which guardians could be punished.
Ok, I just read the actual Gulf News article:
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/maid-accused-of-sexually-abusing...
An official with the Public Prosecution told Gulf News that the parents of the abused child will also be charged with neglect. The statement from the Public Prosecution also reiterated that the UAE has very strict laws to deal with individuals who pose any kind of threat to the physical and psychological safety of a child.
These laws hold a child’s parents responsible for the safety of their children, including selecting reliable employees for their households. The statement stressed that the Public Prosecution is not lenient with parents who are unmindful of their children’s security, and that it has the right to charge such parents with neglect.
In addition, the statement also expressed concern at the great dependence of many parents on their domestic workers.
UAE laws state that leaving children alone with domestic workers, in the absence of parental supervision, is a crime for which guardians could be punished.
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Totally floored!! This law is ridiculous!