Balancing between Freedom of Expression and Criminal Accountability for Journalists under Jordanian Legislation
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https://doi.org/10.35516/Hum.2026.9734Keywords:
Freedom, criminal accountability, journalist, constitutional guarantees, international agreements, Jordanian legislationAbstract
Objectives: This study aims to discuss the concept of freedom of opinion and expression for journalists, as well as the legal responsibilities they must adhere to under Jordanian legislation. It also clarifies the rights and duties of journalists, balancing them within the framework of professional and legal responsibility and public order.
Methods: The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach to systematically analyze and categorize legal texts, shedding light on the regulations and rights governing the work of journalists in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It examined legal texts related to press and media freedom, international conventions, and constitutional provisions, providing a comprehensive perspective on the challenges faced by journalists, their responsibilities, and their rights.
Results: The study concluded that several Jordanian laws address press and media freedom, but some provisions are conflicting, while others lack clarity, hindering journalists' work and creating obstacles for them. Additionally, the study highlighted the legal and media landscape in various countries and discussed contradictory legal texts.
Conclusion: The study emphasized the importance of balancing the rights and duties of journalists and the necessity for them to adhere to the constitution, international conventions, and effective laws to ensure press freedom within the framework of legal responsibility.
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Legislation:
Jordanian Constitution
Jordanian Press and Publishing Law
Jordanian Journalists Syndicate Law
Jordanian Penal Code
Law on the Right to Access Information
Law on the Protection of State Documents and Secrets
International covenants and conventions:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
General comment of the Human Rights Committee at its ninth session.
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