Amman: Senate President Faisal Fayez on Monday discussed with a British team, led by constitutional expert Sir Paul Silk, Jordan's reforms and the relationship between the Senate and the Lower House. Fayez emphasized that the political, economic, and administrative reform process is an extension of previous efforts aimed at strengthening Jordan's capacity to tackle various challenges. He highlighted that modernization and development initiatives are ongoing and irreversible despite regional and global pressures.
According to Jordan News Agency, Jordan has introduced constitutional amendments to bolster the judiciary and the legislature as part of its reform approach and efforts to enhance governance and administration. The Kingdom has also revised laws regulating political and party work, including legislation on parliamentary elections and political parties, as well as laws governing public freedoms and human rights, to promote program-based parliamentary governments.
Fayez stated that reform and modernization efforts are designed to establish a state of law and institutions rooted in pluralism and broader public participation. These initiatives aim to empower women and youth, uphold human rights and public freedoms, and cement accountability, justice, and judicial independence.
The reforms also seek to address economic challenges, attract investment, ensure a decent life for Jordanians, and improve public services, Fayez added.