In the vibrant heart of Doha, Qatar, the dignified halls of Tamim bin Hamad Hall echoed with the deliberations of the esteemed Shura Council. Presided over by the venerable Speaker of the Council, H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, the council convened its routine weekly assembly, steeped in gravitas and purpose.
Central to the discourse was the scrutiny of a draft law, a pivotal amendment to certain clauses within the venerable Penal Code, as decreed by Law No. 11 of 2004. Reverently entrusted to the council’s purview by the esteemed government, this draft law received meticulous consideration. With measured determination, the council resolved to delegate the scrutiny of this legal refinement to the esteemed Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee, charging it with the solemn duty of examination and the subsequent presentation of its findings to the council.
In a testament to the council’s unwavering commitment to progress, a consequential decision emerged. A draft law aimed at the revocation of Law No. 2 of 1991, which pertained to the imposition of fees on the procurement of certificates issued by the Ministry of Interior and its affiliated branches, along with Law No. 7 of 1991, concerning fees on certificates issued by the Ministry of Defense, was duly approved. This pivotal step forward, grounded in the conscientious review of the report meticulously crafted by the Internal and External Affairs Committee, underscored the council’s dedication to fostering equitable legislation.
Amidst the weighty matters of legal reform, the council also reflected upon its involvement in broader regional dialogues. The reverberations of its participation in the round table meeting on the Arab Declaration on Combating all Forms of Violence against Women and Girls lingered in the chamber, a testament to Qatar’s commitment to the advancement of human rights. Likewise, the echoes of the council’s engagement in the 51st Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) Bureau Meeting resonated, symbolizing Qatar’s steadfast dedication to international cooperation and dialogue.
In this crucible of legislative discourse, Qatar’s Shura Council affirmed its unwavering commitment to progress, poised at the vanguard of legal reform and regional engagement.
