Qatar Family Law No. 22: Legal and Social Perspectives
摘要
Qatari Family Law No. 22 of 2006 is a comprehensive legal framework that regulates a wide range of financial and non-financial aspects of family matters in Qatar. The law, a reflection of Qatari society’s unique needs and values, is significantly influenced by societal and cultural factors. Including provisions that protect women’s status and promote gender equality, it places a strong emphasis on the family as the cornerstone of society, a key aspect that connects the Qatari society to the law’s societal values. This chapter examines the Qatari Family Law No. 22 of 2006 and the law’s social implications. We report that the law integrates Islamic legal customs, traditions, and cultural norms into the legal system and maintains the family, which is regarded as the fundamental institution of Qatari society.