Jordan: Security measures violate human rights

Index AI : MDE 16/001/2002
Date de publication : 5 février 2002
Catégorie(s) : Jordanie, Moyen-Orient et Afrique du Nord

Following the 11 September 2001 attacks in the United States (US), Jordan made changes to its legislation. New laws, effective from 2 October, broadened the definition of "terrorism"; restricted freedom of expression and the press; and expanded the scope of offences punishable by the death penalty and life imprisonment. In this report Amnesty International is calling on the Jordanian government to bring its legislation in line with international human rights standards and to end incommunicado detention.