Refworld | 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?

Title	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?
Publisher	Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal
Publication Date	4 September 2009
Country	Jordan
Topics	Christian \| Muslim \| Sharia law \| State protection
Citation / Document Symbol	JOR35379
Cite as	Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal, 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, JOR35379, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/4f5deefc2.html [accessed 20 May 2023]
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