III. Recommendations

To the Government of Jordan

Review all cases of administrative detainees within one month, and unconditionally release all persons who are not suspected of having committed a criminal offense.
Ensure protection for women at risk of violence, including those released from “protective” custody, that respects their freedom of movement and liberty. Allow women to present personal guarantees for women suspects and women at risk of violence.
Transfer to the Ministry of Justice the files of persons suspected of having committed a criminal offense. Provide all such persons with written explanations of the reasons for their transfer to the responsibility of the Ministry of Justice.
Suspend all use of administrative detention. Authorities should charge persons suspected of criminal acts under Jordanian criminal law. Authorities should not detain foreigners solely for violating residency requirements. Finally, authorities should investigate and, if warranted, punish persons who threaten others with harm, rather than detain the victims of such threats.

Assess cases of administrative detainees to determine any applicable criminal charges, and remand in custody where appropriate.
Prepare a program for the protection of and support to victims of crime, including victims of threats of violence, with particular attention to women.
Investigate and prosecute persons who threaten violence against specific individuals, in particular women.
Train additional prosecutors and judges to handle any anticipated increased case load of criminal cases following repeal of the Crime Prevention Law.
Refer all administrative detainees to the High Court of Justice during the review of their cases, to assess the legality of the administrative detention order or imposition of guarantees. Provide the indigent among them with free legal assistance.