FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar BANS one-night stands during World Cup – Any fan attending the World Cup in Qatar who has a ‘one-night stand’ could face up to seven years in prison. The host nation has a strict law in place which bans having sex outside marriage in the country. While the Qatari citizens are already accustomed to the laws, those travelling to the country to watch the World Cup will have to ensure they are familiar with the laws of the land. Follow FIFA World Cup updates on InsideSport.IN
FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar BANS one-night stands during FIFA World Cup, fans could face SEVEN years in prison – Check details
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar BANS one-night stands during FIFA World Cup
What does the law say? – As per the law, no person can have sex outside of marriage in Qatar and those found guilty can face up to a year in jail, as per reports.
However, according to the non-profit Human Dignity Trust, those guilty can also face up to seven years in jail if caught violating the law in the nation.
Similarly, same-sex intercourse is prohibited under the Penal Code 2004 and could also lead to a prison stay of similar length.
Statement by the Police regarding the ban
This was backed up by a police insider who told the Daily Star: “Sex is very much off the menu, unless you are coming as a husband and wife team. There definitely will be no one-night stands at this tournament.
“There will be no partying at all really. Everyone needs to keep their heads about them, unless they want to risk being stuck in prison. There is essentially a sex ban in place at this year’s World Cup for the first time ever. Fans need to be prepared.”
They continued: “The drink and party culture after games, which is the norm in most places, is strictly prohibited. With very strict and scary consequences if you are caught. There is a feeling this could be a very bad tournament indeed for fans.”
FIFA World Cup 2022: Fans could face SEVEN years in prison
According to Daily Star, Sex outside of marriage and homosexuality are illegal in Qatar, where the tournament will be held, and each carries a prison sentence of up to seven years.
FIFA has said “all are welcome” at the tournament – but there is a growing concern that is not the case. There are already reports of fans with different surnames being stopped from booking and sharing hotel rooms.
The Qatar Supreme Committee for the delivery of the 2022 World Cup also warned of the strict laws in place.
The 2022 World Cup gets underway on 21 November, with the final to be played just before Christmas on 18 December.
FIFA WORLD CUP 2022: KEY DATES
- Group stage draw: April 1
- Group stage: November 21 – December 2
- Last-16 – December 3-6
- Quarter-finals – December 9-10
- Semi-finals – December 13-14
- FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL – December 18
FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar BANS one-night stands during FIFA World Cup, fans could face SEVEN years in prison – Check details
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