Qatar has issued a Decree-Law amending the 2004 Law on combating terrorism
- 23/07/201711/12/2019
- by Benjamin Filaferro
Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has issued a Decree-Law amending the 2004 Law on combating terrorism. It includes definitions of terrorists, crimes and terrorist acts and entities. It also contains provisions on the freezing of funds and terrorist financing. Two national lists of individuals and terrorist entities will be created. The procedures for who gets listed have also been laid out. In addition, relevant parties will be able to challenge a decision to list at the Court of Cassation.
Benjamin Filaferro