Article (71)
The penalty shall be doubled in case of repetition of the violation. A person shall be
considered a repeat offender if he/she committed any of the crimes stipulated in this Law
within three years from the date of the completion of the penalty or the penalty
extinguishment period.
Article (72)
The employees of the Supreme Council who are vested with powers of judicial seizure by
a decision from the Attorney General in co-ordination with the Supreme Council, may
seize and prove actions committed in violation of the provisions of this Law and in its
implementing decisions.
In this respect, they may enter related premises, have access to electronic records,
documents, equipment and any other related things and request data or clarifications as
they deem necessary and issue the relevant reports.
Article (73)
The provisions of this Law shall apply:
1- to a person who commits an action outside Qatar that makes him/her a
perpetrator or an accomplice in a crime committed wholly or partially
inside Qatar.
2- to a person who commits an action inside Qatar that makes him/her a
perpetrator or an accomplice in a crime committed wholly or partially
outside Qatar, if it is punishable under this Law and the law of the
country where the crime took place.
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