Number | Date added | Template | Cycle | Session | State under Review | Recommendation | Recommending State | Action Category | Response | Issues |
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137.38 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Repeal the law on associations in order to streamline the administrative processes which restrict the activities and the funding of civil society organizations | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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137.26 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Respect journalists’ right to freedom of expression by restricting the trial of journalists for “publications crimes” stipulated in the Criminal Code to civilian courts, and by amending article 11 of the cybercrime law, to narrow the definition of hate speech | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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136.17 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Review its legislation and practices with the aim of ensuring that all persons and civil society actors, including human rights defenders and journalists, can freely exercise their rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, both online and offline, as provided for by international human rights law | 3 - Considering action | Supported |
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136.16 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Facilitate the creation and operation of civil society organizations by amending the law of societies in accordance with the requirements of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, by limiting State interference, in particular restrictions on funding, and by ensuring that any such interference is exercised in an accountable and transparent way | 4 - General action | Noted |
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135.72 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Ensure a safe and enabling environment for journalists and media workers, and ensure freedom of the media and a space for civil society free from interference, threats and intimidation | 4 - General action | Supported |
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135.69 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Promote dialogue with civil society organizations, human rights defenders and other relevant stakeholders in order to reform current legislation on freedom of expression | 4 - General action | Supported |
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135.46 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Continue the practice of consulting with civil society on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development | 2 - Continuing action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 17 - October 2013 | Take measures to foster an enabling environment for civil society, including by amending the Societies Act to remove the restrictions on the establishment of civil society organizations, eliminate the role of government in civil society organizations, including in appointing State employees to newly established civil society organizations, remove the requirement for Cabinet approval of foreign funding for civil society organizations as well as any other undue restrictions and controls by the Government on them | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 17 - October 2013 | Amend the Law on Societies to remove undue restrictions and facilitate the ability of civil society organizations to seek, secure and use resources, including foreign funding, in order to ensure the full enjoyment of the right to peaceful assembly and association | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 17 - October 2013 | Start a dialogue with relevant stakeholders and civil society with a view to revise the Press and Publications Law and its last amendments, adopted in September 2012 | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 17 - October 2013 | Initiate a process of revision of the Penal Code and laws on publications which includes civil society and international experts and is based on international standards | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) | 4 - February 2009 | Continue to facilitate prison visits, including unannounced ones, by NGOs | 2 - Continuing action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) | 4 - February 2009 | Examine and revise the recently adopted Law on Societies to ensure that the provisions of this law are in line with international human rights standards and in particular with the right to the freedom of association enshrined in the ICCPR | 3 - Considering action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) | 4 - February 2009 | Consider amending this NGO's legislation in order to reduce restrictions on their activities and allow them adequate freedom of action | 3 - Considering action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) | 4 - February 2009 | Examine and revise the recently adopted Law on Societies and to remove the government approval requirement in the work of NGOs and take steps to ensure that these changes are put into practice in the interest of encouraging broad participation in Jordanian civil society | 3 - Considering action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) | 4 - February 2009 | Step up its excellent cooperation with civil society and to ensure that this helps further to protect human rights | 4 - General action | Supported |
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