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The Constitution of Qatar (Arabic: دستور قطر Dastūr Qatar) is the supreme law of the State of Qatar. [1] It came into effect on 9 April 2004. [ 2 ] The constitution was overwhelmingly approved , with almost 98% in favour.
Qatar is an authoritarian and de facto absolute monarchy under the House of Thani. [1] Qatari law also does not permit the establishment of political bodies or trade unions. [2] Awareness of human rights abuses in Qatar grew internationally after Qatar's controversial selection to stage the 2022 FIFA World Cup. [3] [4]
According to Qatar's Constitution, Sharia law is the main source of Qatari legislation, [128] [129] although in practice Qatar's legal system is a mixture of civil law and Sharia. [ 130 ] [ 131 ] Sharia is applied to family law, inheritance, and several criminal acts (including adultery, robbery, and murder).
Qatar’s judicial system, based on an interpretation of Islamic law, or Shariah, has drawn Western criticism for its tendency to favor prosecutors and police. EXPLAINER: Laws and customs in Qatar ...
[59] [60] Hassan al-Thawadi, secretary general of Qatar 2022, criticised her remarks for ignoring the country's recent labour reforms. [60] The European Union's Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2021 noted Qatar's labour law reforms had incorporated non-discriminatory minimum wage systems and removal of the Kafala system ...
Homosexuality is a criminal offence in Qatar, yet the Arab nation stated that LGBT fans would be welcome to the biggest sports event. In May 2022, the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani stated "everyone is welcome" to attend the FIFA World Cup 2022 event in Qatar, including the LGBTQ fans. [64] "We will not stop anybody from coming ...
Subsequently, Qatar said it was reviewing its current and future investments in London. [38] [39] In 2022, Qatar police arrested protesters after they criticised Qatari law. [40] In October 2022, the Australian men's national team called for the host country to recognise same-sex marriage and improve migrant workers' rights.
In 2007 it was noted that the Constitution, as well as certain laws, provide for freedom of association, public assembly, and worship in accordance with the requirements of public order and morality. However, the law prohibits proselytizing by non-Muslims and places some restrictions on public worship. [1] The state religion is Islam. [3]