Medical Evidence Lacked Support for Claims
A Dubai court has acquitted two Emirati men accused of kidnapping and raping a woman after the medical examination revealed no signs of physical injuries typically associated with violent or forced sexual assault. The case drew significant public attention, but ultimately, the forensic report played a key role in the ruling.
Claims Found to Be Inconclusive
The victim said the two males took her against her will and sexually assaulted her. But the defence was successful in claiming that the charges were not credible because of the contradictions in her testimonies and the absence of tangible proof. The court ruled that a conviction could not be obtained without unambiguous proof.
Legal Requirements and the Proof Burden
Criminal convictions under UAE law require strong and compelling evidence. Both defendants were acquitted in this case because the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the burden of proof for such serious allegations.
Public Response and Legal Consequences
Despite the controversy surrounding the verdict, legal experts stressed that it properly followed the “innocent until proven guilty” premise. The court’s reliance on forensic findings demonstrates how scientific evidence is becoming more and more significant in the criminal justice system of the United Arab Emirates.
