Title

Qatar: The Permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar

Date of adoption

8 June 2004

Entry into force

8 June 2005

Text versions

Arabic

English

Sources:

– Official Journal Issue No. 6 (8 June 2005), p.7. Retrieved from:

– Legal Information Network of the Gulf Cooperation Council, accessed: 9 May 2013, 

–  Hukoomi – Qatar e-Government, accessed: 29 June 2013,

Abstract

Article 52 states that 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.

Article 57 establishes a duty for all those who reside in Qatar or enter its territory to respect its constitution, abide by its laws, maintain public order and morality, and observe national traditions and customs.

Article 58 prohibits the extradition of political refugees and determines that the conditions for granting political asylum shall be established by law.