Doha: The Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies (CLJS) of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is holding two training courses for a host of legal practitioners in various ministries and government agencies. Running through April 13-17, 2025, the two professional courses primarily focus on the criminal responsibility arising from AI-powered technologies, as well as the legal framework for resolving administrative disputes.
According to Qatar News Agency, the course on criminal responsibility arising from AI-powered technologies is intended to upgrade participants' legal and practical skills in the AI domain, in addition to expounding the criminal responsibility arising from the crimes committed by AI entities. The training program comprises three modules, developed based on Law No. 23 of 2004 promulgating the criminal procedure code, Law No. 11 of 2004 promulgating the penal code, and Cabinet decision No. 10 of 2021, establishing the Artificial Intelligence Committee.
The first module introduces the concept and scope of AI technologies, while the second examines the legal characterization of these technologies. The third module articulates the legal foundations of criminal liability stemming from the use or deployment of AI systems. Additionally, the program incorporates practical applications, including simulations addressing the specificities of criminal procedures in offenses related to AI activities, sample complaint models and investigative mechanisms pertaining to AI-related crimes, case studies involving criminal proceedings linked to AI technologies, and applied exercises illustrating the elements of criminal liability.
The course on the legal framework for resolving administrative disputes aims to familiarize participants with the legal structure governing administrative disputes, their scope, and distinguishing features that set them apart from other forms of litigation. It also clarifies the jurisdiction of the administrative judiciary. The course content has been formulated pursuant to Law No. 13 of 1990, promulgating the civil and commercial procedure law and its subsequent amendments, Law No. 12 of 2005, concerning cassation in non-criminal matters, and Law No. 7 of 2007, regarding the resolution of administrative disputes, as amended.
The first module of this course addresses the scope of administrative disputes, while the second examines appeals procedures within administrative litigation. LJSC Director at the MOJ, Dr. Abdullah Hamad Al Khaldi, underscored the importance of these professional courses to advance the legal skills of researchers and legal practitioners across various ministries and governmental bodies. This includes their role in meeting the training needs of those entities, while keeping pace with societal demands and the technological and scientific advancements embodied in the applications of AI.
Dr. Al Khaldi highlighted that the LJSC has introduced training programs aligned with the sweeping transformation unfolding across national plans and developmental frameworks, particularly in advanced technological domains that serve to elevate the legal system and expand its reach. This is in full conformity with the sectoral tracks of the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030 and the aspirations of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
As part of its new vision, the center intends to fulfill the state's training needs and to strengthen its domestic partnerships consistently with the capacity-building priorities of various governmental and quasi-governmental institutions. Additionally, it aims to advance the legal professions and bolster the competencies of those engaged therein. This comes through the design and implementation of specialized programs and courses that emphasize practical and applied dimensions, with a strategic focus on preparing a qualified national cadre across diverse legal disciplines and related fields, particularly those aimed at augmenting the technical expertise and specialized skills of legal professionals serving within governmental entities.