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QAT-1970-C-35095
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Title_of_text
Provisional Constitution for Qatar [1970-04-02]
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Qatar
Subjects (Classification)
Constitutional law
Adopted on (Date of text)
1970-04-02
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Constitution
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Establishes Islam as the State religion, and Islamic Shari'a Law as the fundamental source of its legislation. Adopts the United Nations Charter for guiding principles to support the right of people to determine their own future, promote international cooperation for the good of all mankind, spread peace and security in all parts of the world, settle disputes by peaceful means and establish relations with others in accordance with international law. Provides that the State shalll endeavour to alllow for equall opportunities for all citizens, and to make it possible to exercise the right to work under laws that will ensure sociall justice. The State must protect citizens from disease, ignorance and poverty, and adopt sociall security plans including ones for heallth care, and old age, sickness, disaster and disability protection. Freedom of publication and of the press is guaranteed. Sets out the structure of government, which includes heriditary rulership of the State by the Al Thani family, and outlines the role of the Council of Ministers, the Advisory Council and the judiciary.
Implementing Text region
Implementing text(s)
1970-02-04 (QAT-1970-L-41712)
Determination of Powers of Ministers, and the Functions of Ministries and Other Governmental Organs (Law No. 5 of 1970).
Implementing text(s)
1970-05-24 (QAT-1970-L-41713)
Law No. 11 of 1970 Amending Certain Provisions of Law No. 5 of 1970 Determining the Powers of Ministers and Defining the Functions of Ministries and other Government Bodies.
Implementing text(s)
1970-05-24 (QAT-1970-L-41713)
Law No. 11 of 1970 Amending Certain Provisions of Law No. 5 of 1970 Determining the Powers of Ministers and Defining the Functions of Ministries and other Government Bodies.
Repealing Text region
Repealing text(s)
2004-06-08 (QAT-2004-C-85136)
Permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar.
Monograph region
Monograph title
Constitutions of the Countries of the World
Author
Liebesny, H.
Publisher
Oceana Publ.
Place of publication
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Country
United States of America
Date
1973-07
Page range
Pag. div.