Al Ain Court Holds Parents Liable For Children’s Bullying; Dh65,000 Compensation Ordered in Two Cases

Two separate judgments in Al Ain have reinforced that parents can be held legally and financially accountable for their children’s bullying and violent behaviour at school. The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial and Administrative Claims ordered guardians to pay a total of Dh65,000 in compensation to victims injured in two separate incidents involving minors.

In the first case, the court directed a father to pay Dh30,000 after his two sons repeatedly bullied, assaulted, and filmed a classmate. The sustained abuse caused the victim significant emotional distress, including fear and mood disturbances. The minors had already been convicted in a related criminal case confirming the assault and the resulting physical and psychological harm.

In a separate incident, several guardians were ordered to jointly pay Dh35,000 after their children attacked a student with sharp tools, leaving the victim with multiple injuries. The court found the guardians negligent in supervision and held them responsible for the damages.

The rulings were based on Article 313 of the UAE Civil Transactions Law, which makes guardians liable for harm caused by minors under their care if proper supervision is lacking. The court stressed that this responsibility extends beyond the household — to schools and other public environments where children’s behaviour can cause harm.

The decisions also relied on findings from the criminal cases, which established both the wrongdoing and the extent of the victims’ injuries. By taking into account the severity of the harm and recovery time, the court sent a strong message that bullying and violence by minors can result in not just criminal penalties but also substantial civil compensation claims against their parents.

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