ADVANCE QUESTIONS TO QATAR – ADD.2
MEXICO
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What measures have been adopted to ensure the sponsorship system (kafala) is not
used by the employers to abuse the migrant workers under this system?
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Does the definition of the crime of domestic violence cover all persons, including
domestic workers?
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Does Qatar plan to become a state party to the Rome Statute of the International
Criminal Court?
SPAIN
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What are Qatar’s plans involving the death penalty? Is it your intention to keep
upholding the de facto moratorium or do you plan to move towards its full abolition?
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What measures are the authorities taking or planning to take to guarantee the Rights
and physical integrity of female victims of domestic violence or sexual assault?
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What measures is Qatar taking to fight against human trafficking?
SWEDEN
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What measures is Qatar taking to further increase the number of women in the Public
and Private sector and increase the number of women within the justice system?
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How does the Qatar ensure that freedom of expression is respected, online as well as
offline?
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What legislative initiatives will Qatar take in order to address migrant workers’
rights?