February 1, 2010

Stateless Again

Palestinian-Origin Jordanians Deprived of their Nationality

Summary
Recommendations
Methodology
I. Background
Alternative Homeland
II. International and Jordanian Law..
International law
Jordanian law
III. Withdrawal of Nationality
Accounts
IV. Due Process
Arbitrary Application
No-Notice Withdrawals
Appealing Withdrawal
Israeli-issued Permits
Judicial Redress
V. Rights Affected by Loss of Citizenship
Right to Family Life
Right to Health
Right to Education
Right to Work and Social Security
Right to Property
Acknowledgments
Annex: Letter to Human Rights Coordinator in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs