Jordan Daily- The Senate is set to convene a legislative session today to deliberate on the draft cybercrime law for the year 2023, which has been referred to it by the legal committee for review and potential approval.
Once assessed, the draft law will be returned to the House of Representatives for their approval or appropriate action, as stated by Ahmed Al-Tubaishat, the Chairman of the Legal Committee in the Senate.
Al-Tubaishat lauded the proposed cybercrime law, describing it as a progressive and sophisticated piece of legislation aimed at providing increased protection for citizens.
“The key achievement we have made is singling out specific penalties for crucial articles, namely 15, 16, and 17. The judge now has the discretion to impose a single penalty without resorting to dual punishment, combining imprisonment and fines, which is a notable mitigation,” Al-Tubaishat stated.
Furthermore, Al-Tubaishat emphasized that adjustments have been made to Article 16, resulting in a significant reduction of fines. The maximum limit, previously set at 50 thousand dinars, has been reduced to 20 thousand dinars, while the minimum fine has decreased by over 75%, reducing it from 20 thousand dinars to 5 thousand dinars.
Following the Senate’s approval, the cybercrime law will be returned to the House of Representatives next Tuesday for final ratification or any other necessary action deemed appropriate
