The Compatibility of The Qatari Criminal Legislation with the International Legal Framework Against Terrorism Financing: An Applied Analytical Study

Abstract

This thesis critically examines both the international and Qatari national legal frameworks addressing terrorism financing, using the metaphor of a puzzle to argue for a more coherent, compatible, and integrated global response. It adopts an analytical and comparative approach to assess the interaction between the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, United Nations mechanisms, and the Financial Action Task Force Recommendations. Qatar’s national implementation is analyzed to highlight domestic alignment and divergences. The study goes beyond legal instruments to evaluate the institutional architecture of international tribunals and technical bodies that support the implementation of the international standards, their interpretation, operational cooperation, and accountability. By identifying key definitional, jurisdictional, and enforcement gaps, the thesis stresses the need for a coordinated legal and institutional response. It ultimately offers original insights and forward-looking recommendations aimed at enhancing global legal coherence to address the evolving threat of terrorism financing.