The laws and policies regarding refugees in Jordan

LETÖLTÉS DOI: 10.58528/JAP.2023.15-3.79

MEERA ALMA’AITAH

 

ABSTRACT

This article seeks to address a crucial issue concerning the absence of legal frameworks in Jordan that govern asylum and refugee matters. Due to the country’s experience in dealing with numerous waves of refugees, it has become a regional and international leader in the field, making it essential to establish appropriate laws. The study aims to confront and correct any erroneous legal interpretations resulting from the lack of specific Jordanian legal articles on asylum. It explores the reasons for the absence of legislative formulas, taking into account internal and external factors, including economic and political circumstances, which have hindered the creation of legal frameworks. The study is comprehensive and considers all specifics, while also avoiding any potential sensitivities between Jordan and other nations.

KEYWORDS

refugees * asylum seekers * human rights * UNHCR * conventions * politics * economy * Jordan

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