(RSF/IFEX) – RSF is welcoming the announcement by Jordan’s government that the press law enacted last September is to be reviewed. **Updates IFEX alerts of 1 December, 3 September, 20 August, 10 August, 4 August, 13 July and 7 July 1998** RSF suggests that the new press law is not satisfactory in terms of freedom […]
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF is welcoming the announcement by Jordan’s government
that
the press law enacted last September is to be reviewed.
**Updates IFEX alerts of 1 December, 3 September, 20 August, 10 August,
4
August, 13 July and 7 July 1998**
RSF suggests that the new press law is not satisfactory in terms of
freedom
of expression, as has also been pointed out by most international human
rights organisations. The organisation is calling for the repeal of the
law,
which is too restrictive, further explaining that under its provisions,
a
court may close down any newspaper under investigation for violations of
the
press law until a final verdict in the case is reached. Democratic
debate is
jeopardised by such a stringent law.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to the King:
would
protect journalists’ freedom and Jordanian citizens’ right to be freely
informed, in compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights, ratified by Jordan
Appeals To
His Royal Highness King Abdallah ibn al-Hussein al-Hashimi
Royal Palace
Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Email: info@nic.gov.jo
Please copy appeals to the source if possible.
