Qatar labour standards review casts shadow on World Cup plan - FT.com:
"Qatar sought to ease controversy over conditions for workers building venues for the 2022 World Cup as it unveiled the first stadium design for the tournament, saying a high-level review of labour standards in the Gulf state showed the tournament was a “catalyst for change”.
The cabinet is reviewing proposals to modify the so-called kafala sponsorship system. Under this, workers are forbidden from leaving an employer without its permission. It is also considering modifying restrictions on exit permits, said Hassan al-Thawadi, secretary-general of the Qatar 2022 supreme committee, in an interview following the launch of the stadium design."
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