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Qatar recognizes Arbitration

Qatar is a signatory to New York convention on Arbitration and Qatar Law recognizes arbitration. Basic requirement is the existence of an agreement between the parties in writing. According to Article 190 of the Civil and Commercial Procedure Code Arbitration is recognized as a means of alternative dispute resolution in relation to disputes arising out of a contract so long as the arbitration has been agreed between the parties in writing. Any party may request a stay of proceedings if a claim has been brought in relation to a contract that is subject to an arbitration agreement. The arbitration tribunal has to make an award within the time specified in the arbitration agreement or within three months. If the arbitration tribunal fails to make an award by that time, and the parties do not agree to extend the time limit, then either party may raise the matter in the Qatari courts. The party may make an application for the claim to be decided on its merits, request the court to set a new time limit, or in the event that this condition was not met yet an award was made, request an order for the award to be deemed void. Parties may amend the contract to incorporate Arbitration clause. more>>

Unfair dismissal by company

Under Article No 61 of the Labour Law, an employer may dismiss a worker without notice if, and only if, the worker assumes a false identity or nationality or submits forged certificates or documents; commits a fault resulting in substantial material loss to the employer, provided that the latter notifies the Labour Department of the incident within 24 hours of his becoming aware of its occurrence; disobeys instructions on the safety of work or workplace, provided that such instructions are in writing and posted at a conspicuous place; the employee defaults on his basic duties more than once, despite being warned in writing earlier; reveals any confidential information of his employer; is found in a state of drunkenness or under the influence of a narcotic drug during working hours; assaults the employer, the manager in charge or any of his workmates during working hours; the employee repeatedly assaults his colleagues while on duty and was served written warnings; is convicted by a competent court of a crime against honour, honesty or public morals; or absents himself from work without a valid reason for more than 15 non-successive days in one single year, or for more than seven successive days more>>

Torturing witnesses by the officials

Qatar is a signatory to the United Nations Anti-Torture Convention in 2001. Qatar criminal Law prescribes serious punishments for public employees convicted of torturing or intimidating suspects, witnesses or experts in a criminal case. Law No. 8 of 2010 prescribes a five year jail term for public employees convicted of torturing the above category of people or ordering or approving such means. The prison term is 10 years if the victim of a torture has suffered permanent injury or disability. And if such torture leads to the death of a victim, the punishment could be life term or even execution depending upon the nature of the crime more>>

 

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