Explanation of the General Principles of Qatari Penal Law (General Section): Theory of Crime – Theory of Punishment

This book includes two sections; the first section addresses the theory of crime, and the second section covers the theory of punishment. The theory of crime includes the principle of criminal legality as the basis for criminalization, followed by an explanation of the scope of the application of the Qatari Penal Code in terms of place and time. This section focuses on defining crime and its elements, as well as the different forms of crimes. It also presents the theory of criminal participation, attempted crime, and the reasons for justification such as the exercise of rights, self-defense, and the performance of duty. Additionally, this section discusses the grounds for excluding responsibility, including minority, mental incapacity, coercion, and necessity. The second section contains provisions related to punishment, beginning with its definition and the various forms it can take. It then outlines the rules for the application of punishments, including multiple crimes and penalties, clarifying through applications the concept of the connection between crimes and its forms, and the difference between the material plurality of crimes and their moral plurality. This section dedicates significant space to the discretionary power of the criminal judge in mitigating and aggravating circumstances, concluding with an explanation of the reasons for the expiration of the imposed punishment and the process of the restoration of rights.