Brussels, 29/11/2012 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 28 November, the European Commission granted further assistance of €35 million to support reform of the justice system and to support the security sector in applying the rule of law, in Jordan.
The “Support justice sector reform in Jordan programme” is allocated €30 million, which will be paid to the government in the form of sector budget support. The Commission would like greater integration between the key players in the judicial field and greater operational independence of the key institutions. “After the reform there should be better access to justice for the population and a strengthened juvenile justice system”, a Commission press release states.
Worth €5 million, the “Support for the security sector in applying the rule of law” programme aims to improve understanding of the rule of law and human rights issues in all departments under the ministry of the interior and to improve dialogue with partners and civil society organisations to ensure a better oversight of security interventions. “It should also improve methods and standards of criminal investigation and increase the quality of evidence being laid before the courts”, the Commission adds. (CG/transl.fl)