The court stressed that discipline begins at home and that parental negligence directly contributes to harmful behavior in schools.
In the first case, a father was ordered to pay Dh30,000 after his two sons repeatedly bullied a classmate, physically assaulted him, and recorded videos of the abuse on school grounds. The civil court found their guardians negligent in preventing such violent acts.
The compensation covers both physical injuries and emotional trauma, as the victim was unable to perform normal daily activities for several days after the assault.
In a separate ruling, several parents were ordered to jointly pay Dh35,000 after their sons attacked another student using sharp tools, causing multiple injuries. Criminal convictions against the students were upheld on appeal.
A civil court in Al Ain has ordered parents to pay a total of Dh65,000 in compensation after their sons were found guilty of bullying, assaulting, and filming fellow students, ruling that guardians are legally responsible for their children’s actions.
The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Claims based its decision on Article 313 of the UAE Civil Law, which holds parents accountable for damages caused by their minor children. The victim experienced fear, anxiety, mood changes, and emotional distress. The minors had already been convicted in a criminal case, confirming both the acts of bullying and the psychological harm caused.
