Title: Human rights in the Jordanian constitution: between theoretical texts and practical application

Authors: Mohammed T. Bani Salameh; Samid A. Darawsheh

Addresses: Political Science Department, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan ' Faculty of Law, Irbid Private University, Irbid, Jordan

Abstract: This study aims to identify human rights in Jordanian constitutions through a quick review of the development of human rights concepts in the world and the journey of the development of Jordanian constitutions. The results of the study showed that the Jordanian constitutions issued in 1928 and 1946 did not contain concepts of human rights as required, nor did they reflect the will of Jordanians looking for political participation, and fundamental freedoms. The 1952 constitution, which is currently in force, contains a range of civil and political rights for Jordanian citizens. This has been reinforced by a series of legislation regulating the exercise of these rights and duties of the state to ensure the enjoyment of them. However, practice on the ground shows a huge difference between the theoretical texts and the reality of human rights in Jordan. This requires ensuring that the provisions of the constitution are respected by all authorities as the surest guarantee of respect for human rights.

Keywords: Jordan; human rights; constitution; practice.

DOI: 10.1504/IJHRCS.2018.091658

International Journal of Human Rights and Constitutional Studies, 2018 Vol.6 No.1, pp.70 - 88

Received: 25 Jan 2018
Accepted: 28 Jan 2018

Published online: 10 May 2018 *

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