Unified UAE Legislation Database

Federal Law No. 10 of 2023 on Mental Health

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

President of the UAE

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

We, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates;

− Upon reviewing the Constitution;

Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 Concerning the Jurisdictions of Ministries and Powers of Ministers, as amended;

Federal Law No. 28 of 1981 regarding the detention and treatment of people with mental illnesses;

Federal Law No. 5 of 1984 on the Practice of Certain Medical Professions by Non-Physicians and Non-Pharmacists;

Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 Promulgating the Civil Transactions Law, as amended;

Federal Law No. 43 of 1992 Regulating Punitive Facilities;

Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 concerning Personal Status, as amended;

Federal Law No. 29 of 2006 Concerning the Rights of Disabled Persons, as amended;

Federal Law No. 2 of 2008 on Public Welfare Civil Associations and Institutions, as amended;

Federal Law No. 14 of 2014 Concerning Combating Communicable Diseases;

Federal Law No. 4 of 2015 Concerning Private Health Facilities;

Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 concerning Medical Liability;

Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Information and Communication Technology in the Health Field;

Federal Law No. 5 of 2019