Having Teen Porn Images On Your Phone Threatens 6 Months In UAE

Pornography involving teenagers is strictly prohibited in the UAE. (photo: unsplash)

JAKARTA - The government of the United Arab Emirates has warned of imprisonment and a fine of up to one million dirhams (Rp 3.8 billion) for someone just for obtaining pornographic material involving teenagers.

The country's Public Prosecutor explained that, under Article 18 of the 2012 Federal-Decree Law on the Eradication of Cybercrime, any person who knowingly obtains pornographic material involving children by using an electronic information system or computer network or electronic website or any information technology means shall be punished with imprisonment for a minimum of six months and a fine of at least 150,000 dirhams and a maximum of 1 million dirhams.

These statements are part of the UAE Attorney's ongoing campaign to increase legal culture and awareness among the public.

"Pornography involving juveniles means any photograph, recording, image or otherwise that evokes a real, virtual or simulated sex organ or sexual act with a juvenile under the age of eighteen," the statement added, as quoted by alarabiya.net.

This means that anyone on a computer, cell phone or other electronic device, could be affected by the lawsuit. The punishment also targets anyone who is in the jurisdiction of the country who will be exposed to this legal threat. However, the law does not explain in detail about the threat of punishment related to pornographic material involving adults.