The UAE's highest judicial body says a man can beat his wife and young children as long as the beating leaves no physical marks.
The decision by the Federal Supreme Court shows the strong influence of Islamic law in the Emirates despite its international appeal in which foreign residents greatly outnumber the local population.
The court made the ruling earlier this month in the case of a man who left cuts and bruises on his wife and adult daughter after a beating.
It says the man was guilty of harming the women but noted that Islamic codes allow for "discipline" if no marks are left. It also says children who have reached "adulthood" — approximately puberty — cannot be struck.
The ruling was reported today in the Abu Dhabi-based newspaper The National.
Sure, take all the fun out of it. *sulks*
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I can see it now: Blogs and tips and articles in the UAE edition of Playboy: "How to beat your wife and kids without leaving any marks" by Dr. Al Bin Sadiq and Senior Inspector Al bin Kikaz...
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UAE rules wife 'discipline' cannot leave marks
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