Impact of Hypnosis on Legal Liability under UAE Law: An Analytical Study and Legislative Reforms
Impact of Hypnosis on Legal Liability under UAE Law: An Analytical Study and Legislative Reforms

Summary/Abstract: This research examines the impact of hypnosis on legal liability, focusing on its effects on legal capacity and its implications in both criminal and civil contexts. By analysing legal literature and judicial practices, the study explores how hypnosis can affect an individual’s ability to make sound legal decisions and considers the broader legal dimensions associated with its use. The findings reveal that hypnosis can significantly impair legal capacity, potentially rendering actions taken under hypnosis void due to a lack of discernment. In criminal cases, the use of hypnosis may conflict with fundamental rights, such as the right to remain silent, raising concerns about the legitimacy of confessions obtained under its influence. The research also highlights that criminal liability may be shared between the individual under hypnosis and the hypnotist, depending on the degree of control exercised. Moreover, legal acts carried out under hypnosis may be deemed ineffective, allowing affected parties to seek compensation. Legislative reforms are proposed to close the existing legal gaps, including prohibiting the use of hypnosis in criminal pro ceedings and regulating its use as a factor affecting legal capacity. These recommendations aim to address the complexities of hypnosis in the legal realm and offer guidance for future legislative measures.

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