Taking photos of accident victims can lead to jail, QR10,000 fine in Qatar, lawyer warns
<p>Doha, Qatar: Taking photos or videos of people injured or killed in accidents without legal authorisation is prohibited under Qatari law, a legal expert has said, warning that filming an accident scene out of curiosity or for social media can expose individuals to legal accountability.</p> <p>Khadija Al-Saigh, lawyer and legal consultant, said during an interview with Al Rayyan TV that members…
In Doha, Qatar, a lawyer has warned that taking photos or videos of accident victims without legal authorization can lead to imprisonment and a fine of up to QR10,000. Khadija Al-Saigh, a legal expert, emphasized that filming an accident scene out of curiosity or for social media purposes is prohibited under Qatar's Penal Code, specifically under Article 333.
She urged the public to focus on alerting emergency services and assisting authorities instead of recording accidents for social media. Al-Saigh also cautioned against sharing unverified information or videos on social media, as it could cause harm and contribute to the circulation of inaccurate content.
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