Review of Human Rights under the Jordanian Constitution
This review aims to measure the reality of human rights under the Jordanian Constitution; human rights in Jordan are improving, since Jordan is considered one of the most democratic States in the Middle East. Human rights remain a subject of concern inside and outside any State. The review also intent to identify the Jordanian history, a review of its governmental structure, and the 1952 revision of the Jordanian Constitution with particular reference to human rights provisions. In addition to that, the review point to identify and analyze the Constitutionally-guaranteed human rights under the Jordanian Constitution. Jordan was one of the first States in the Middle East to establish a national human rights institution (NHRI) such as, The National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR), for that reason, the review will deliver in details the human rights institutions and the emergence of human rights in Jordan. The review also addresses the major International Conventions to which Jordan is a party.
Intrafamily femicide in defence of honour: The case of Jordan
This article deals with the issue of honour killings, a particular type of intrafamily femicide in defence of honour in Jordan. The legal, social, religious, nationalist and tribal dimensions and arguments on such killings are presented. Drawing on Arabic and English source material the role of rumour, social values and other dynamics in normalising this practice in Jordan today is analysed. Honour killings, which contradict many international and national laws and covenants, are clearly connected to the subordination of women in Jordan and to the 'criming down' of domestic violence. The prevailing discriminatory culture cannot change without implementing a comprehensive programme for socio-legal and political reform.
‘Provoking Her Own Demise’: From Common Assault to Homicide
The processing of domestic violence, from homicide to common assault, within the civil and criminal justice process, reflects the reluctance of a largely male magistracy and judiciary to protect women. Women’s experience of the so-called remedies to violence within this context falls very short of expectations. Indeed, women are frequently perceived as ‘provoking their own demise’ and assaults against their person are very much seen as ‘victim precipitated’. These and other ideologies very much influence and colour the legal process, resulting in great injustice to women victims.