The Criminal Protection for Cells and Tissues Donation in the UAE Legislation

Ehab Alrousan1

https://doi.org/10.62271/pjc.16.4.497.511

Abstract
The right to physical and mental well-being and bodily autonomy is legally protected, as recognized in various constitutions, including the UAE’s. Article 19 of the UAE Constitution ensures medical care and prevention for citizens, supporting public and private healthcare institutions. Similarly, Egypt’s constitution prohibits medical or scientific experiments without voluntary consent, affirming the right to physical safety as a constitutional right. Legislation cannot compel individuals to donate cells or tissues without explicit consent, as protected by Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which upholds personal safety and freedom as fundamental rights. This study examines the legal and criminal issues surrounding the protection of cell and tissue donations under UAE law, focusing on criminal responsibility, related crimes, and the accountability of doctors and medical centres. Using a descriptive- nalytical approach, the study aims to propose solutions to these issues and concludes with important findings and recommendations for legislative amendments.

Keywords: Criminal Law, Criminal Responsibility, Crimes, Legal Protection, Human Cells and Tissues, Donation, the UAE Laws.