Director of the Human Rights Unit at the Prime Ministry, Khalil Abdallat, said Jordan launched a political, economic and administrative reform system, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II. Abdallat noted human rights file receives the King’s attention, who directed National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) to study the legislative effect of the Cybercrime Law, and instructed the government to amend the law to secure right to access information to strengthen Jordan’s human rights system. Abdallat made the remarks during a consultative dialogue held Sunday, as part of consultations held by the government to prepare the national report within the framework of the 4th universal periodic review (UPR) of human rights. He added that the government approved a package of legislation, policies and practices that are directly related to implementation of pledges at international human rights bodies, especially in implementing the mechanism’s recommendations. To fulfill Jordan’s goals, he noted provisions of the Jordanian Constitution and parties and election laws were amended. Abdallat emphasized civil society institutions’ role as a “major” partner and house of expertise in developing human rights reform and an “important” advocate for strengthening Jordan’s democracy and the rule of law. He noted these recommendations receive the government’s support, within efforts to implement Human Rights Council Resolution No. 5/1, which explains that the state is responsible for carrying out related international obligations.

Source: Jordan News Agency