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Obligations of the State
Qatar, Arabic
الأحكام الخاصّة بالحقوق و الحرّيات العامة لا يجوز طلب تعديلها الّا في الحدود التّي يكون الغرض منها منح مزيد من الحقوق و الضّمانات لصالح المواطن. (المادّة 146)
Qatar, English
Provisions pertaining to rights and public liberties may not be subject to amendment save for the purpose of granting more rights and guarantees for the interest of the citizen. (Art. 146)
Citizenship and Nationality
Qatar, Arabic
الجنسيّة القطرية وأحكامها يحدّدها القانون، وتكون لتلك الأحكام صفة دستورية. (المادّة 41)
Qatar, English
The Qatari nationality and the rules governing it shall be prescribed by law, and the same shall have the similar power as that of the constitution. (Art. 41)
Property, Inheritance and Land Tenure
Qatar, Arabic
الملكية الخاصّة مصونة … (المادّة 27)
Qatar, English
Private property is inviolable; … (Art. 27)
Property, Inheritance and Land Tenure
Qatar, Arabic
الملكية ورأس المال والعمل مقوّمات أساسية لكيان الدولة الاجتماعي وهي جميعها حقوق فردية ذات وظيفة اجتماعية، ينظمها القانون. (المادّة 26)
Qatar, English
Ownership, capital and labour constitute the foundation of the social structure of the State; and the same are individual rights with a social function and which shall be regulated by the law. (Art. 26)
Property, Inheritance and Land Tenure
Qatar, Arabic
حق الإرث مصون وتحكمه الشريعة الإسلامية. (المادّة 51)
Qatar, English
The right of inheritance shall be maintained and governed by Shari'a law. (Art. 51)
Property, Inheritance and Land Tenure
Qatar, Arabic
يتمتع كل شخص مقيم في الدولة إقامة مشروعة بحماية لشخصه وماله، وفقاً لأحكام القانون. (المادّة 52)
Qatar, English
Every person who is a legal resident of the State shall enjoy protection to his person and property in accordance with the provisions of the law. (Art. 52)
Jurisdiction and Access
Qatar, Arabic
يعيّن القانون الجهة القضائية التي تختصّ بالفصل في المنازعات المتعلّقة بدستوريّة القوانين واللّوائح، ويبيّن صلاحياتها وكيفية الطّعن والإجراءات التي تتّبع أمامها، كما يبيّن القانون آثار الحكم بعدم الدستورية. (المادّة 140)
Qatar, English
The law shall specify the competent judicial body for settling of disputes pertaining to the constitutionality of laws and regulations, define its powers and method of challenging and procedures to be followed before the said body. It shall also specify the consequences of judgment regarding unconstitutionality. (Art. 140)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Qatar, Arabic
تصون الدّولة دعامات المجتمع، وتكفل الأمن والاستقرار، وتكافؤ الفرص للمواطنين. (المادّة 19)
Qatar, English
The State shall maintain the pillars of the society and ensure security, stability, and equal opportunities for all citizens. (Art. 19)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Qatar, Arabic
يقوم المجتمع القطري على دعامات العدل، والإحسان، والحرّية، والمساواة، ومكارم الأخلاق. (المادّة 18)
Qatar, English
The Qatari society is based on the values of justice, benevolence, freedom, equality, and high morals. (Art. 18)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Qatar, Arabic
المواطنون متساوون في الحقوق والواجبات العامة. (المادّة 34)
Qatar, English
The Citizens of Qatar shall be equal in public rights and duties. (Art. 34)