In today’s world, there are some laws and regulations that need major analysis and interpretation. One such field is self-defense. The term self-defense has a different interpretation and is quite complicated. We as human beings should know that self-defense is where we preserve ourselves. Initially, self-protection is a protection against physical bodily harm and it can now extend to the protection of one’s property and possession. In UAE, any individual is subject to a sudden attack for molestation or any other motive, such individual has the right to protect themselves. The Penal Code (UAE Law Number. 3 of 1987) covers the area of self-defense. According to the UAE Law, “self-defense is a conferring vested interest that every individual possesses, in case the attacker imposes an inverse action against him. To prove his stand on self-defense he or she should be in a position to ascertain that he or she was in imminent danger and a reasonable force was necessary to protect himself or a third party”.

According to Article 56 of the UAE Law Number 3 of 1987, self-defense should occur as the last resort. And it clearly states 4 conditions that would be considered for self-defense:

* The defender is in immediate danger that he is in threat of his life and property,
* The defender had no option to contact the public authorities to save himself from danger,
* He had no other option to deal with such danger, and
* He is not in a position to resist and counteract the threat.

One example of self-defense is the act of protecting oneself from rape or the fear of getting killed. Here there is nothing the individual can do other than protect herself from the act of being getting raped.

Article 56: stipulates that if an action is taken in self-defense, it will not be considered a criminal violation. This clarification is the first point made in the article, and it conveys a strong message that efforts to protect oneself or one's property, or an act that can be justified, are permitted, and by approaching a well known criminal lawyer, the defendant can save themselves from the criminal charges. While this is a generalization with exceptions, knowing that this is the first ingredient mentioned is a good thing to know. Article 56 then goes on to define what constitutes self-defense in various scenarios and circumstances.

For instance, consider the case of a 44-year-old Asian who murdered a coworker. The coworker attempted to injure the man with a knife, and he was successful. However, in self-defense, the man was able to obtain another knife, and the attacker was mortally injured and killed as a result. However, all charges of murder were dropped since the incident was viewed as a lawful act of self-defense.

Article 57 is about a serious problem. It talks about the dangers of murder and how they relate to self-defense. Murder, one of the most horrific acts, is rejected by the modern world's possible civilizations. However, if a murder occurs as a result of someone acting in self-defense and murdering their attacker, various concerns arise, not just in terms of legal repercussions, but also in terms of ethical dilemmas.

Article 57 specifies that premeditated murder is not permitted in self-defense. This could suggest that if someone wants to defend himself by killing someone else, they will be breaking the law. In the following instances, death will only be deemed self-defense and will not be counted as a criminal offence: Forced sexual intercourse with a female or indecent assault on any person.

an act that is feared will cause death or serious wounds if the fear is based on reasonable reasons.
Forced sexual contact with a female or indecent assault on any individual is both prohibited.

* A human being has been kidnapped.
* Arson, destruction, or theft are all felonies.
* Breaking into an occupied residence or any of its belongings at night.

The crimes listed above are among the most heinous that may be committed, and one of the most common characteristics they share is the possibility for great bodily harm or even death. As a result, it's reasonable to expect someone to respond forcefully in defense, and hence there will be some level of justification for murder. However, due to the gravity of the deed, death by one's hand may still have consequences.

An Emirati man shot and killed another man during a trial in 2008. So, in this scenario, the guy assumed the Emirati was driving with a woman in his vehicle and pursued him. As a result, he came to a halt and produced a handgun, which he fired many times. As a result of this, I suffered a fatal injury and died. He claimed he acted in self-defense, but after a thorough investigation, he was found guilty of murder and condemned to death. It can be shown that there were other options for resolving the situation that would not have ended in a death, and yet the death still occurred.

Article 58 makes a significant exception for self-defense. It may not be used as a pretext to resist or fight the authorities who are carrying out their duties. The police, for example, would be among these authorities. The rationale for this is that police officer have the right to apprehend persons who have committed or are reasonably likely to commit a crime or act of damage while on duty. It is binding on them since they have been authorized to do so.

Article 59 completes the circle of events. It is short but to the point, and it specifies that the usual restrictions will be up for acquittal if the judge of the case finds the measures adopted to be appropriate to the situation.

If a person is suddenly attacked for theft, molestation, or any other reason, he or she has the right to defend himself. According to UAE law, if the assailant takes action, self-defense is an acquired lawful right. Any self-defense action must be proportional to the attack.