Qatari legislative election, 2008

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Legislative elections will be held in Qatar some time in 2008.^[1] The electoral law was adopted in May 2008 and contains the following provisions: 30 of the 45 members of the Consultative Assembly of Qatar would be elected in the future, people from the age of 18 upwards will be able to vote and vote-buying is outlawed. The other 15 members of the Consultative Assembly will continue to be appointed by the emir.^[1]

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1. ^ AFP: Qatar takes first step toward long promised polls

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