His Majesty King Hamad yesterday ratified and promulgated Law (7) of 2023, repealing controversial Article (353) of the Penal Code promulgated by Decree-Law (15) of 1976, following its approval by Parliament and the Shura Council.
“The Prime Minister and ministers, each in their capacity, shall implement the provisions of the law, which takes effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette,” said the King in the decree .