Qatar
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- absolute monarchy
- CONSTITUTION
- ratified by public referendum on April 29, 2003, effective from June 9, 2005
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on civil and Islamic codes there is a discretionary system controlled by the emir, although codes are being introduced; Islamic law has jurisdiction over personal and family matters
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, Consultative Council (Majlis al-Shura)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- first instance courts, courts of appeal, and cassation. an administrative court and a constitutional court were established in 2007
RELIGIONS
77.5% Muslims, 8.5% Christians, 14% other
From the country
APRIL 14, 2017QatarDEATH PENALTYQATAR: FILIPINO CONVICTED OF SPYING SPARED FROM GALLOWS
A Filipino convicted of espionage in Qatar had been spared from the gallows when the death sentence meted to him was commuted to life imprisonment, Philippine Ambassador to Qatar Alan Timbayan stated.
- JANUARY 2, 2017QatarDEATH PENALTY
QATAR: DEATH PENALTY CONFIRMED FOR TWO FROM TAMIL NADU
The highest court of Qatar upheld death penalties awarded to two labourers from Tamil Nadu and
- JANUARY 1, 2017QatarDEATH PENALTY
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
DECEMBER 30, 2016QatarDEATH PENALTYQATAR: DRUGS GANG LEADER SENTENCED TO DEATH
A Doha Criminal Court has convicted five expatriate men for engaging in illicit drugs smuggling and sentenced their leader to death by hanging.
JULY 19, 2016QatarDEATH PENALTYQATAR: DEATH SENTENCE FOR TWO INDIANS IN WOMAN'S MURDER CASE UPHELD
A Doha appeals court has upheld the death sentence given to two Indian men by the trial court for the
- APRIL 14, 2016QatarDEATH PENALTY
QATAR: ASIAN CONVICT TO BE EXECUTED BY FIRING SQUAD
The Court of Appeal has ordered the execution of an Asian expatriate by firing squad in Qatar for
MARCH 1, 2016QatarDEATH PENALTYQATAR: NATIONAL SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDERING HIS FATHER
A court sentenced a Qatari national to death by firing squad after he was found guilty of murdering his father.
- JANUARY 1, 2016QatarDEATH PENALTY
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
APRIL 9, 2015NepalDEATH PENALTYQATAR: COURT ANNOUNCED DEATH PENALTY TO KUSHAL KARKI
The Appellate Court of Qatar has declared the death penalty in the case of Nepali migrant worker Kushal Karki, hailing from Pauwagadha-1 in Syangja.
- JANUARY 1, 2015QatarDEATH PENALTY
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
- NOVEMBER 30, 2014QatarDEATH PENALTY
QATAR: EXPAT SENTENCED TO DEATH BY FIRING SQUAD
A criminal court convicted a young Asian of killing an elderly Qatari woman in her home some months ago
- MAY 22, 2014QatarDEATH PENALTY
QATAR: FILIPINO MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR ESPIONAGE
A Doha Criminal Court has sentenced a Filipino man to death and two of his compatriots to life