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Legal Affairs Department

Legal Affairs Department

Responsibilities & Functions

  1. Study, review, and follow up on legal matters related to the Council’s activities, in coordination with the relevant administrative units.
  2. Prepare draft legislative instruments related to the Council and provide opinions on draft legislative instruments referred to the department.
  3. Provide legal opinions on matters referred to the department.
  4. Draft contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding related to the Council’s mandate, in coordination with the concerned administrative units.
  5. Investigate incidents and violations attributed to Council employees and prepare memoranda on investigation results, including recommendations.
  6. Follow up on disputes and court cases in which the Council is a party, in coordination with the competent authorities.

Legal Affairs Department

Director
Latifa Hassan Almansuori
Latifa Hassan Al Mansouri holds a Bachelor of Laws degree, a Master of Public Policy degree, and a Master of Leadership degree, in addition to several professional certifications specializing in risk management, business continuity, and law. She is a graduate of the Qatar Leadership Centre. Her career progressed within the public sector, where she served as Head of the Legal Studies Department at the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs, and later as Director of the Legal Affairs Department at the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau. She currently serves as Director of the Legal Affairs Department and is also acting as Director of the Internal Audit Department. She has participated in several national committees, including the Grievances and Complaints Review Committee, the Permanent Disciplinary Board, and the Permanent Joint Exercises Committee.
Assistant Director
Abdullah Ali Alhammadi
Abdullah Ali Ahmed Al-Hammadi holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Qatar University. He began his career at the Sharia Courts Presidency, then moved to the Undersecretary's Office, and later to the Minister's Office. He possesses high academic qualifications and extensive practical experience in researching, studying, and following up on legal matters, preparing draft legislative instruments, and providing legal opinions on various topics. He is also skilled in drafting contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding. Furthermore, he has broad experience in conducting administrative investigations of employees regarding alleged violations, submitting legal recommendations, proposing appropriate legal procedures in the event of any legal issues, preparing legal briefs and defenses, and following up on cases before the competent courts.