This decision comes after the World Health Organization announced on Friday that “Corona” no longer constituted a global health emergency.
The organization has declared that the Corona pandemic, which in more than three years has claimed the lives of “at least 20 million people”, triggered economic chaos and worsened inequalities, no longer constitutes a global health emergency.
Experts believe that ending the classification of Corona as a pandemic by the organization will restore normal life in all countries of the world, including Jordan.
What does termination of defense orders mean?
It should be noted that the suspension of the Defense Act No. 13 of 1992 means the reactivation of all legal texts which have been suspended under the Defense Act, the end of all powers granted to the Prime Minister, and he will not be able to issue new defense orders, just as all orders and communications are in accordance with the law.
The Jordanian government suspended defense orders earlier, except for four defense orders before the issuance of the royal will, which are defense orders related to indoor bans and the wearing of masks, the order of defense No. 6 concerning the preservation of private sector employees who were affected by the Corona pandemic, and the defense order No. 21 concerned By submitting pleadings remotely in court and reporting via the Internet, and the defense order for health centers disclosing Corona cases to the Ministry of Health.
permanent law
Minister of Government Communication and Official Government Spokesman Faisal Al-Shboul said the Defense Law is a permanent law in accordance with Article 124 of the Constitution, which is activated in exceptional circumstances, and that the government has endeavored to implement it within the narrowest limits, and according to it granted the Prime Minister the power to issue orders and communications to preserve public health, and in the face of the repercussions which the Kingdom suffered during the Corona pandemic, according to what was reported by the Jordanian news agency, “Petra”.
He said that the Jordanian Council of Ministers decided during its session on Sunday to recommend the suspension of the law after more than three years of its implementation, after the recent statement by the World Health Organization regarding the Corona pandemic, because it is no longer a global emergency.
And he indicated that the Jordanian economy was affected during the Corona pandemic, like other world economies, by the economic repercussions left by the pandemic, indicating that the defense orders and communications issued during the pandemic contributed to support the private sector to maintain its continuity and sustainability. and preserve the rights of its workers, indicating that all sectors in Jordan Since the end of 2021, it has started to gradually recover.
How did the government use defense orders?
For his part, legal expert Laith Nasraween said that Jordan stops working with the defense law
Jordan has suspended the defense orders in force since March 17, 2020 for the first time in the Kingdom’s history, effective May 7, after the release of the Jordanian Royal Decree approving the Cabinet decision which includes the approval of the suspension of the Defense Act No. (13) of 1992 nationwide, until May 7, 2023.
This decision comes after the World Health Organization announced on Friday that “Corona” no longer constituted a global health emergency.
The organization has declared that the Corona pandemic, which in more than three years has claimed the lives of “at least 20 million people”, triggered economic chaos and worsened inequalities, no longer constitutes a global health emergency.
Experts believe that ending the classification of Corona as a pandemic by the organization will restore normal life in all countries of the world, including Jordan.
What does termination of defense orders mean?
It should be noted that the cessation of work on the Defense Act No. 13 of 1992 means the reactivation of all legal texts which have been suspended under the Defense Act and the termination of all powers granted to the Prime Minister, and he will not be able to issue new defense orders, just as all orders and communications are in accordance with the law.
The Jordanian government suspended defense orders earlier, except for four defense orders before the issuance of the royal will, which are defense orders related to indoor bans and the wearing of masks, the order of defense No. 6 concerning the preservation of private sector employees who were affected by the Corona pandemic, and the defense order No. 21 concerned By submitting pleadings remotely in court and reporting via the Internet, and the defense order for health centers disclosing Corona cases to the Ministry of Health.
permanent law
Minister of Government Communication and Official Government Spokesman Faisal Al-Shboul said the Defense Law is a permanent law in accordance with Article 124 of the Constitution, which is activated in exceptional circumstances, and that the government has endeavored to implement it within the narrowest limits, and according to it granted the Prime Minister the power to issue orders and communications to preserve public health, and in the face of the repercussions which the Kingdom suffered during the Corona pandemic, according to what was reported by the Jordanian news agency, “Petra”.
He said that the Jordanian Council of Ministers decided during its session on Sunday to recommend the suspension of the law after more than three years of its implementation, after the recent statement by the World Health Organization regarding the Corona pandemic, because it is no longer a global emergency.
And he indicated that the Jordanian economy was affected during the Corona pandemic, like other world economies, by the economic repercussions left by the pandemic, indicating that the defense orders and communications issued during the pandemic contributed to support the private sector to maintain its continuity and sustainability. and preserve the rights of its workers, indicating that all sectors in Jordan Since the end of 2021, it has started to gradually recover.
How did the government use defense orders?
For his part, legal expert Laith Nasraween told Sky News Arabia that the experience of activating defense orders in Jordan was relatively acceptable despite the great challenges it faced, especially with changes in forms of government. . in the other government upon activation of Defense Law No. 13.
Nasraween explained that political rights were not much affected in the presence of these decrees. Parliamentary and municipal elections were held during the period in which these decrees were activated.
According to Nasraween, defense orders in Jordan began with a complete ban, followed by wearing a muzzle and then distancing, to deal with the economic and social repercussions of the pandemic.
He underlined that the royal guidelines were to use defense orders within the strictest limits and not to infringe on freedoms and rights or undermine any individual’s rights.
Nasraween believes that defense orders have been used to a minimum, and that there are lessons to be learned from its application, especially since this is the first time it has been used, and that current governments and precedents have done a good job in implementing it. and there was no exaggeration.
And he indicated that there was a deviation from the philosophy for which the law was activated “to some extent”, particularly with regard to the government extending the application of Defense Law No 28 concerning the imprisonment of the debtor, justifying this by dealing with the repercussions of the Corona pandemic more than dealing with the pandemic itself.
He added: “However, on the other hand, it is the duty of the government to consider all affected groups and provide a helping hand and support to Sky News Arabia. The experience of activating the defense orders in Jordan was relatively acceptable. Despite the great challenges, it was marred, especially with the changes in the forms of government. The government and the procedure were changed. “Ministerial reshuffles in the other government during the activation of Defense Law No. 13.
Nasraween explained that political rights were not much affected in the presence of these decrees. Parliamentary and municipal elections were held during the period in which these decrees were activated.
According to Nasraween, defense orders in Jordan began with a complete ban, followed by wearing a muzzle and then distancing, to deal with the economic and social repercussions of the pandemic.
He underlined that the royal guidelines were to use defense orders within the strictest limits and not to infringe on freedoms and rights or undermine any individual’s rights.
Nasraween believes that defense orders have been used to a minimum, and that there are lessons to be learned from its application, especially since this is the first time it has been used, and that current governments and precedents have done a good job in implementing it. and there was no exaggeration.
And he indicated that there was a deviation from the philosophy for which the law was activated “to some extent”, particularly with regard to the government extending the application of Defense Law No 28 concerning the imprisonment of the debtor, justifying this by dealing with the repercussions of the Corona pandemic more than dealing with the pandemic itself.
He added: “However, on the other hand, it is the duty of the government to consider all affected groups and give them a helping hand and support.
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