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The UAE can still surrender individuals even without a formal bilateral treaty. The UAE cooperates through multilateral conventions, such as UN anti-corruption and counter-terrorism treaties, which create independent legal bases for extradition. Additionally, the UAE may grant extradition on a reciprocity basis under Federal Decree-Law No. 38/2006. In practice, requests from non-treaty countries undergo heightened […]

These are distinct legal processes that often run concurrently. A Red Notice enables provisional arrest in the UAE, but extradition requires a formal request through diplomatic channels, supported by authenticated documents including the arrest warrant, charge details, and evidence summary. The UAE Ministry of Justice reviews the extradition request independently of the Interpol file. Defence […]

Yes, dual criminality is a mandatory requirement under UAE extradition law. The alleged offence must constitute a crime punishable by at least one year of imprisonment under both UAE law and the requesting state’s law. UAE courts interpret this requirement substantively rather than technically — the conduct itself must be criminal in both jurisdictions, even […]

The timeline varies significantly based on case complexity and defence strategy. Following provisional arrest, the requesting state typically has 60 days to submit formal extradition documents. Initial court hearings in the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal usually commence within 30–45 days of receiving the request. First-instance decisions typically issue within 3–6 months. If appealed […]

The timing of your relocation does not preclude extradition. The UAE will consider extradition requests for offences committed prior to your arrival, provided dual criminality exists and the alleged conduct occurred within applicable limitation periods. However, certain financial crimes face higher evidentiary thresholds. The UAE courts examine whether the requesting state’s evidence establishes a prima […]

Even after judicial approval, extradition is not automatic. The Ministry of Justice conducts an independent executive review before authorising surrender. This administrative phase permits consideration of humanitarian factors, diplomatic implications, and assurances from the requesting state regarding treatment and prison conditions. Defence counsel can submit representations directly to the Ministry raising concerns not fully addressed […]