Which 2021 federal decree-law sets out the punishments for crimes in the UAE, with blood money handled under Sharia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Federal Decree-Law on Crimes and Penalties (No. 31 of 2021)
- Step 1: The penal code sets punishments for all crimes except blood money, which follows Sharia, and its references cite the Crimes and Penalties Law (Federal Law by Decree Promulgation 31) of 2021. Answer: Federal Decree-Law on Crimes and Penalties (No. 31 of 2021). Why not the others: The Unified Customs Union Act, The Foreign Sovereign Immunity Law and The Sharia Codification Statute don't fit.
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