Amir’s move to update laws ensures justice and equality
The Peninsula
Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has updated laws to abolish previous immunity provisions for ministers, Doha News has reported citing Official Gazette.
The decision was taken a day prior to the arrest of the country’s minister of finance over corruption charges. The update in law scraps the Accountability of Ministers Law which lifts protection provided to government officials in the face of civil or criminal prosecution, as is the case with all residents and citizens, according to the Gazette, Doha News reported. Earlier few days ago, H H the Amir had replaced the arrested finance minister with Minister of Commerce and Industry Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari. In an interview with Doha News, prominent Qatari journalist and Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula Dr. Khalid Al-Shafi said the move, which was also mentioned in his speech during the last Shura Council session, clearly implies that Qatar’s laws apply to all state agencies to enforce transparency and accountability.More Related News