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Jordan News
12-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Justice minister: Jordan seeks to become 'regional' hub for arbitration - Jordan News
Justice minister: Jordan seeks to become 'regional' hub for arbitration Minister of Justice, Dr. Bassam Talhouni, said Jordan aspires to become "a regional center for arbitration," stressing the importance of this model as an alternative to dispute resolution. اضافة اعلان The minister added that this approach contributes to reducing burden on courts and expediting the adjudication of cases, particularly in commercial and investment cases. During a meeting with president and members of the Jordanian Arbitrators' Association (JAA) on Sunday, Talhouni stated the Ministry of Justice supports all efforts aimed at updating legislation regulating arbitration and providing an "advanced" legal environment that keeps pace with economic changes. Talhouni indicated added that resorting to arbitration aligns with the Economic Modernization Vision as an "effective" means of dispute settlement. At the legislative front, he said Jordanian Arbitration Law is a "modern" regulation that keeps pace with global economic and investment developments. Meanwhile, JAA President noted the association seeks to promote the culture of arbitration in Jordan under training courses and workshops to raise "efficiency" of Jordanian arbitrators to meet international standards. Concluding the meeting, both sides stressed the need to strengthen the partnership between the Kingdom's public and private sectors in the arbitration field, which would contribute to raising level of alternative justice. Petra
Jordan Times
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Senate legal committee approves 2025 penal code draft amendments
The Senate Legal Committee, chaired by Senator Ahmad Tbeishat, on Sunday approves the 2025 Penal Code draft amendments submitted by the Lower House, endorsing the legislation without amendments (Petra photo) AMMAN — The Senate Legal Committee, chaired by Senator Ahmad Tbeishat, on Sunday approved the 2025 Penal Code draft amendments submitted by the Lower House, endorsing the legislation without amendments. The committee meeting was attended by Minister of Justice Bassam Talhouni, Minister of State for Legal Affairs Fayez Qudah, Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice Waleed Kanakrieh, Secretary General of the Judicial Council Ali Masimi, and Prosecutor General Hassan Abdallat, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. The proposed amendments seek to expand the application of non-custodial alternatives to imprisonment by enhancing judicial discretion and broadening eligibility criteria for such measures. They also empower the enforcement judge to collect court-ordered fines under the provisions of the Law on the Collection of Public Funds. Aligned with a broader shift toward restorative justice, the amendments aim to facilitate the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders, reduce repeat offences, and alleviate pressure on correctional facilities. Key provisions include enabling the suspension of final court sentences and granting judges the authority to postpone or divide fine payments into instalments — steps intended to help reduce prison overcrowding and improve access to justice.
Jordan News
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Senate Legal Committee Approves Amendments to Penal Code - Jordan News
The Legal Committee of the Jordanian Senate, chaired by Senator Ahmad Tbeishat, approved on Sunday the draft law amending the Penal Code for the year 2025, as received from the House of Representatives. اضافة اعلان The committee meeting was attended by Minister of Justice Dr. Bassam Talhouni, Minister of State for Legal Affairs Dr. Fayez Al-Qudah, Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice Dr. Waleed Kanakrieh, Secretary General of the Judicial Council Dr. Ali Al-Masaimeh, and Attorney General Dr. Hassan Al-Abdallat. The main objectives of the proposed amendments are to broaden the application of alternatives to custodial sentences by granting the competent courts greater authority to implement such alternatives, thereby increasing the benefit for convicted individuals. It also aims to enable the sentencing judge to collect fines in accordance with the Public Funds Collection Law. Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen the approach of restorative justice by contributing to the rehabilitation and reintegration of convicts into society, and reducing recidivism rates. It introduces provisions for suspending the execution of sentences after they become final, and gives the sentencing judge the authority to postpone or allow installment payments of fines, thus helping to ease overcrowding in correctional and rehabilitation centers.
Jordan News
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Justice Ministry: 605 Alternative Sentences and 45,000 Remote Court Hearings Implemented - Jordan News
As part of ongoing efforts to modernize the justice system, Jordan's Ministry of Justice has implemented 605 alternative penalties in place of imprisonment and conducted 45,256 remote court hearings. The Ministry also reported the use of electronic monitoring bracelets in 65 cases. اضافة اعلان In a statement issued Sunday, the Ministry revealed it received approximately 1,230 legal aid requests during the same period. Additionally, it issued around 155,042 certificates of good conduct between the beginning of 2025 and April 30. Regarding digital transformation, the Ministry stated that 12,965,065 judicial documents have been electronically archived, reaffirming its commitment to improving access to justice and streamlining legal services for citizens. The Justice Ministry emphasized that replacing custodial sentences aims to give first-time offenders an opportunity for rehabilitation without severing their income sources or exposing them to hardened criminals. Justice Minister Bassam Talhouni noted that the 2025 draft amendment to the Penal Code, currently awaiting final approval by the Senate, introduces broader alternatives to imprisonment. The amendment expands judicial discretion to replace custodial sentences of up to three years—previously limited to one year. The draft also introduces home confinement or restriction to a specific geographic area under electronic monitoring. This option may be used for individuals requiring ongoing medical care. These alternatives are designed to reduce overcrowding in correctional facilities and prevent first-time offenders from mixing with habitual criminals—thus minimizing the likelihood of recidivism. They also aim to lessen the social and economic burden on individuals and support their reintegration into society, provided they are not repeat offenders. Repeat offenders will not be eligible for these alternatives.
LBCI
16-04-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Lebanon's Justice Minister affirms readiness to support Jordan's counterterrorism investigation
Justice Minister Adel Nassar reaffirmed to his Jordanian counterpart Bassam Talhouni Lebanon's full readiness to cooperate and support Jordan's ongoing investigation into the dismantled terror cell and broader counterterrorism efforts. During a phone call, the two ministers discussed ways to strengthen judicial relations between Lebanon and Jordan and emphasized the importance of developing legal cooperation mechanisms to serve justice and security in both countries. Jordan's Justice Minister Bassam Talhouni welcomed Minister Nassar's responsiveness, praising his sincere and strong willingness to support the Jordanian judiciary. He noted that such cooperation reflects the deep fraternal ties between the two countries and bolsters joint efforts to confront common challenges, particularly in combating terrorism and organized crime.
