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Article 129
The prevalence of the law is the basis of the rule in the State. The
honesty of judiciary and the neutrality of judges and their justice is a
guarantee of rights and freedoms.
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Article 130
The judicial authority is independent and shall be handled by courts of
law in its different types and degrees. It shall issue its verdicts
according to the law.
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Article 131
Judges are independent. There is no power over them in their judgements
except the law. No agency has the right to interfere in the process of
justice.
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Article 132
The law shall categorise the courts of law in different types and
degrees and define their authorities and jurisdictions. The authority of
court martialling is restricted in cases of non-emergency professions,
on the military crimes committed by personnel of the armed forces and
security forces, and within the limits stipulated by the law.
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Article 133
Sessions of the courts of justice shall be public, unless the court
decides to hold them in-camera. In all cases, the pronouncement of the
verdict shall be in a public session.
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Article 134
Judges are beyond dismissal, except in cases to be defined by the law.
The law shall define the special provisions related to them and organise
their disciplinary questioning.
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Article 135
Litigation is a right secured and preserved for the people. The law
shall define procedures and situations of practising this right.
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Article 136
The Attorney General shall handle the general public cases in the name
of the society; supervise the affairs of judicial control; be dedicated
to the implementation of the criminal law. The law shall set this agency
and define its authority and conditions and special guarantees for those
appointed in its posts.
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Article 137
The judiciary shall have a Supreme Council supervising the proper way of
the functioning of courts and supporting agencies. The law shall define
the formation of this council, its jurisdiction and authority.
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Article 138
The law shall define the concerned agency entitled to settle
administrative disputes and its system and its functions.
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Article 139
The law shall define the manner of settling disputes on the
specialisation between the judicial bodies and in disputes between
provisions.
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Article 140
The law shall define the judicial agency that is authorised to settle
disputes related to constitutional validity of laws and regulations;
define its authority, and means of appeal and regulations that should be
followed before this agency. The law shall also define the effect of a
sentence declaring an act as unconstitutional.
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Constitution of Qatar |
State and the Bases of the Rule |
Basic components of the Society |
General Rights and Duties |
Organisation of Authorities |
General Provisions |
Emir |
Legislative Authority |
Executive Authority |
Judicial Authority |
Final Provisions
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