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Jordan's New Generation of Salafi-Jihadists Take to the Streets to Demand Rule by Shari'a

5 May 2011 | Publisher: Jamestown Foundation | Document type: Country News

Jordan: 1. How does the Jordanian government accord primacy to Shari'a law? Please refer to the law/s or policies that accord primacy to Shari'a law. Is it a jurisdictional question and/or an application of primacy? 2. Do Sharia courts have the authority to prosecute proselytisers? Where is that law found? 3. Reports in late 2007 and early 2008 included in Country Advice JOR38218, indicate that approximately 30 foreign resident members of evangelical churches were deported, refused renewal of residency permits, or denied re-entry after exiting the country. The government cited as the reasons for these decisions concern for the evangelicals' personal safety, violation of immigration regulations, and unspecified unlawful actions while in the country. Is there any further information that can be obtained about the "unlawful aspects" of their conduct?

31 March 2011 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Jordan: 1. What is the law regarding apostasy in Jordan? How are converts to Christianity treated by the authorities? What role do Shari'a courts play? 2. Are converts to Christianity in Jordan subject to harm from private actors i.e. family, community, or religious groups? 3. Is a convert to Christianity likely to be denied state protection?

4 September 2009 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Jordan: 1. Is homosexuality illegal in Jordan (both in relation to civil law and sharia law)? 2. Is there any evidence of discrimination and/or harassment of homosexuals in Jordanian society? 3. Is there adequate state protection available to homosexuals in Jordan?

23 June 2009 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

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