Qatar's Moral Police At The 2022 World Cup: His Duties And What Sanctions If Fans Are Inevitable?

Illustration of football fans at the Qatar World Cup (Twitter @fifaworldcup)

JAKARTA - The determination of Qatar as the host of the 2022 World Cup was indeed colored by controversy from the start. Not only because of the sports culture of the Middle East country, but also because of written laws and allegations of non-compliance with some human rights and the freedom of women and LGTBQI+ people.

One of Qatar's most controversial bodies is called the Moral Police.

Fans from various countries participating in this tournament can see firsthand how Qatar enforces their laws.

Qatari Moral Police (Gasht-e-Ershad) is an undercover law enforcement officer roaming the streets and ensuring that residents follow the country's laws, rules and habits.

Launching Marca, Wednesday, these agents aim to protect'syariah', a Qatar law that focuses on setting moral standards, both in public and individual life.

One code that must be followed, for example, is prayer which is done five times a day. In addition, residents are prohibited from divorcing and even prohibited from stealing, lying and consuming alcohol.

While fans of the 2022 World Cup don't have to follow this law, which is set for the population and not for tourists, they have to remember that, like everyone else, many other rules must be obeyed.

For example, women should not show their shoulders and knees and be asked not to be provocative or strict. For men there are also rules, such as not wearing a V-handed shirt and not being shirtless.

As for greetings, the tradition of stating that the right hand must be raised to greet men and hands must be raised to the heart when greeting women.

In addition, no photos of official buildings or Qatari residents should be taken, unless a firm permit is granted. making obscene movements, of course, should also be avoided.

During the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the fines and imprisonment that fans may face are:

- Consuming alcohol on public roads, from 806 euros (approximately Rp. 13.1 million) to imprisonment.

- Consumption of drugs, from 806 euros (approximately Rp. 13.1 million) to imprisonment or deportation.

- Toll roads, starting at 2,685 euros (approximately IDR 43.4 million)

- Disobedience of dress codes, prohibited entry to places in Qatar.

- Homosexuality, one to three years in prison.

- Making obscene movements, from 805 euros (approximately IDR 13 million) to six years in prison.

- Infidelity, up to seven years in prison.