Qatar Issues The New Judicial Enforcement Law

Sabrine Bin Jeddou – Legal Researcher

Qatar recently issued Law No. 4 of 2024 (the "Judicial Enforcement Law") as part of the State's efforts to enhance its legislative and judicial infrastructure. Enforcement proceedings were previously governed by the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law (Law No. 13 of 1990) in its third book (Articles 362 to 518) across five chapters. However, the rapid development and modernisation of the country's judicial system necessitated a deeper examination of the judicial enforcement process, leading to the enactment of a more consolidated body of enforcement legislation.

The Judicial Enforcement Law complements the legislative framework established under the National Initiative for Justice System Development, which has seen several laws governing judicial operations enacted over the past three years. It also supports the Supreme Judiciary Council's vision of achieving expedited justice by refining litigation procedures, advancing