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Legislative Framework

Qatar Qatar

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Status of Electoral Law


Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): g. Not applicable
Comments: Following the constitutional referendum in November 2024, Qatar ended public elections for its national legislature.
Source: Constitution, art. 76 - 83: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
Verified: 2025/05/08
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Electoral Law covers


Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): g. Not applicable
Comments: Only municipal elections are held in Qatar.
Source: Constitution, art. 76 - 83: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
Verified: 2025/05/08
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Compulsory/voluntary voting


Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 42: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
Verified: 2025/05/08
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Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)


Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): f. Not applicable
Comments: Prior November 2024: Judicial authority, but not applicable anymore.
Source: Constitution: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
Verified: 2025/05/08
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