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any special authority to the security apparatus, and security measures must be in conformity to
the penal law applicable to these crimes, within laws and regulations on human rights.
Competent authorities continued to work on the law.
2.
Views expressed by Member and observer States
of the Council on the review outcome
668. The United Arab Emirates noted that the acceptance by Jordan of most of the review
recommendations was a clear expression of its determination to cooperate with human rights
mechanisms. It was proud of the serious work done by Jordan in integrating human rights
principles into its national legislation, in accordance with the international instruments that it had
ratified. It noted the efforts made to promote the rights of the child through the national plan of
action for children, and mentioned the provision of training and awareness-raising courses on
human rights in the judicial system. Particularly, the United Arab Emirates commended Jordan
for its efforts to promote the right to health and medical services.
669. Algeria commended Jordan for its efforts to advance the rights of women, combat violence
against women, allow them to participate in decision-making and fight against some social
prejudices. Jordan had played a pioneering role in the protection of the rights of persons with
disabilities by creating a supreme council for persons with disabilities and adopting a national
strategy to promote their rights. It called on Jordan to share its experience in this regard with
other countries. It welcomed Jordan’s efforts to promote the rights of migrant workers in keeping
with Algeria’s recommendation. Algeria indicated that it had asked Jordan to request technical
assistance from OHCHR in order to submit overdue treaty bodies periodic reports.
670. Qatar commended Jordan for having accepted 41 recommendations, which was a reflection
of its cooperation in dealing with the universal periodic review and other human rights
mechanisms. It particularly valued the constitutional and legal guarantees incorporated in the
Jordanian legal arsenal, and commended Jordan’s economic, social and cultural development in
accordance with the Millennium Development Goals.
671. Bahrain commended Jordan for the initiatives taken to implement a number of
recommendations stemming from the universal periodic review. It welcomed Jordan’s efforts to
continue implementing national policies, including the national plan of action for children.
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