Qatar’s legislative system is set for significant changes, moving from a needs-based approach toward assessing the impact of laws and administrative decisions, the country’s Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi said.
Speaking at a Community College of Qatar panel in Doha on September 17, Al Mohannadi said the new methodology would include preliminary assessments before legislation is introduced and retrospective reviews after implementation. The aim is to measure whether laws achieve their intended goals and identify the most effective ways to deliver services.
He described digital transformation and artificial intelligence as essential tools for improving public services, while stressing that technology should remain a means rather than an end. The minister also called for human oversight of technology-generated outputs and alternative service channels for people who face difficulties using digital platforms.
The Ministry of Justice is expanding the Sharek platform to gather public views on policies and legislation. It is also developing Al-Mizan, Qatar’s legal portal, to improve public access to legal information.
Al-Mohannadi said justice should be reflected in daily social practices, with individuals aware of their rights and responsibilities and encouraged to document transactions and contracts.
Source: Qatar News Agency
