The Judicial Authority derives its existence and identity from the Permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar, which gives the judiciary the sole authority to achieve justice, independent from all other authorities. It has sole jurisdiction over legal matters, to achieve justice and guarantee the rights and liberties of society, and the right to resort to the judiciary is guaranteed for all people by the Constitution (Article 135 of the Constitution). Every citizen and resident in Qatar has the right to resort to the courts. The judiciary has general jurisdiction over criminal, civil, commercial, family, inheritance, administrative and other disputes with the exception of sovereign acts and citizenship matters.
Judicial authority is independent and vested in courts of different types and degrees (Article 130 of the Constitution).
Judgments are issued in the name of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar. Judges are independent and are only subject to the law in exercising their judicial functions. No interference whatsoever shall be permitted with court proceedings and the course of justice (Article 131 of the Constitution). The Supreme Judiciary Council supervises the proper functioning of the courts of law and the achievement of independence of the judiciary (Article 137 of the Constitution).
Vision:
An independent judiciary that reinforces the rule of law and guarantees prompt justice.
Mission:
Creating a supportive and technologically advanced work environment that contributes to the achievement of effective justice through best practices for litigation procedures and alternatives to litigation in the presence of an effective partnership that supports national development efforts locally and internationally.
Objectives:
- Establishing the principle of the rule of law and supporting the independence of the judiciary.
- Reaching the highest rates of prompt justice.
- Enhancing the confidence of citizens and residents in the national legal and justice system.
- Supporting the protection of public and private rights, and ensuring the stability of legal transactions.
- Contributing to creating an attractive climate for direct foreign investment.
- Fulfilling the international obligations and standards contained in the relevant international conventions and instruments.
