Amman- In his policy statement before Parliament, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan outlined his government's commitment to civil liberties, political reform, and judicial development, emphasizing constitutional rights and responsible national practice within the framework of law.
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"Public freedoms are constitutionally protected," Hassan told lawmakers, stressing that the rule of law remains the primary tool for enhancing social justice and protecting human rights. He explicitly rejected any compromises or appeasement policies that might undermine citizens' rights and safety.
The Prime Minister highlighted a significant milestone in Jordan's parliamentary history, noting unprecedented female representation in the current Lower House. "This places upon us the responsibility to expand women's presence across all institutions and sectors, empowering their role in the labor market, economy, politics, and society," Hassan stated.
Addressing political development, Hassan announced plans to launch a national dialogue in the coming year to review legislation governing municipalities and governorate councils ahead of upcoming local elections. The initiative will build on recommendations from the Royal Committee for Political Modernization, aiming to expand local councils' authorities while establishing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
The premier also outlined his government's approach to political dialogue, emphasizing inclusive, frank discussions on national priorities. "We seek dialogue that acknowledges differences without escalating disagreements, rejecting temporary solutions to challenges," Hassan said, adding that his government has already initiated meetings with professional associations, recognizing their expertise and historical contribution to nation-building.
Hassan stressed his government's commitment to facilitating the political modernization process, pledging to maintain constitutional cooperation with Parliament and political parties. He characterized this modernization program as "the state's project for the future," built on national consensus and requiring extraordinary efforts for implementation and development.
Hassan pledged his government's commitment to strengthening the independence of the judiciary and enhancing its capabilities. "The government will support the judicial system by developing court infrastructure, providing qualified staff, advancing litigation digitization, and expanding remote trial procedures," the Prime Minister stated.
Hassan revealed plans to introduce amendments to both the Penal Code and Criminal Procedures Law, aimed at expanding the application of alternative penalties to imprisonment.
"We will broaden the scope of community service programs as an alternative to freedom-depriving penalties," he explained, adding that the reforms would also establish the principle of restorative justice to enhance reconciliation opportunities between parties within the framework of the rule of law.
The judicial modernization initiatives align with the government's broader reform agenda, focusing on digitizing court procedures and implementing electronic connectivity with relevant authorities. Hassan emphasized that these reforms would be carried out in coordination with the Judicial Council to ensure proper implementation of alternative sentencing through community service programs.
The confidence vote debate continues in Parliament, where lawmakers will scrutinize the government's policy statement before deciding whether to grant the cabinet their trust.
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