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Legislative Framework
LF001
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
LF003
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
LF004
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
LF007
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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