Qatar
Disclaimer: This information on the situation of homosexuals all over the world may not be completely accurate or up-to-date. The information is gathered on the Internet and in other publications. If you have any additional information, corrections, comments or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me at  <never@heterosexual.com> Updated 00-05-11	Information on the situation for homosexuals in Qatar: Illegal Homosexuality, both gay and lesbian, is strictly forbidden, and may, according to Article 201 of the 1971 Penal Code, be punished with up to five years' imprisonment for sex between consenting adults. Foreign gays living in Qatar have been arrested and deported. Rectal exams of foreigners have been reported. Islamic sharia laws are often applied. There are reports of men being whipped for homosexual activity. Qatar is ruled by the emir, and a discretionary system of law is applied. No political parties are allowed. The Majlis as-Shura (Consultative Assembly) has 35 appointed members with only consultative tasks. If you have any further information on the current situation in Qatar, please contact me.    Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female Qatar None/Marriage X X Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar. There is no age of consent; sex is reserved for married couples. Pornography is illegal. There is no suffrage. Further information on Qatar can be found at: ILGA - Qatar info. -- Qatar Online Highlights on Qatar - Islamic government site Qatar Info Magazine Alhitmi.com - Qatar and islam	Statistics: Sheikhdom, Asia Area: 11,427 km² Population: 723,542 Capital: Doha Currency: riyal National Holiday: Sep. 3 ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s): .qa

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