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The Judiciary

The judicial authority law, issued in 2003, defines the manner in which courts of law shall play their role in society. It stipulates that Judges are independent and shall not be subject to removal from office except in cases specified by the law; and the independence of the judiciary is inviolable and is protected by law against interference from other authorities.

Courts of law are divided into the following categories: Court of Cassation, Court of Appeal, Preliminary Court each court decides on the cases referred to it in accordance with the law. Other preliminary courts can be formed in other towns as per a decision from the judiciary supreme council.

The Judiciary Supreme Council

www.sjc.gov.qa

The Judiciary Supreme Council was set up in 1999 to ensure the independence of the judiciary. It focuses on giving opinion on issues related to the judiciary, and studying and proposing the special legislation to develop the judicial system, the appointment, promotion, transference, secondment and retirement of judges in accordance with the law, and deciding on the grievances related to judges affairs, where the council's decision shall be final.

Public Prosecution

www.pp.gov.qa

Public Prosecution conducts public actions in the name of the people, supervises the law enforcement and ensures the enforcement of criminal laws. The law specifies the conditions and guarantees pertaining to the staff discharging the functions of the same and clarifies conditions and guarantees pertaining to those empowered to carry out its functions.

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