Future of electronic media in Jordan is at stake

By Hani Hazaimeh




AMMAN - Electronic media editors and activists on Thursday said the recent Cassation Court's decision to subject news websites and electronic media to the Press and Publications Law will curb Internet freedom.

Meanwhile, the government said that a team of legal consultants is currently drawing up guidelines to address the issue of electronic media, which will be announced soon, especially in light of the latest developments.

"The court's decision has set a precedent and must be respected,” Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications Nabil Sharif told The Jordan Times on Thursday.

He said that as the decision requires all parties to “live up to their responsibilities and the government in that regard will do its part," adding that the Jordanian judiciary acts independently from any influence from outside parties.

The minister noted that once the mechanism is worked out, he will discuss it with the minister of justice and other senior officials in the public media sector in order to be endorsed by the government through proper channels. read full story here.