Khaberni - Deputy Hussein Al-Amoush said that the parliament continues to demand the issuance of a general amnesty, noting that the council has submitted several memorandums to the government in this regard, including one that was signed by 104 deputies, as well as a special memorandum submitted by deputies of the Islamic Action Front bloc.
Al-Amoush explained to "Ain FM" radio that he personally communicated with Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan and Minister of Interior Mazen Al-Faraya, however, the feedback indicates that there is no imminent general amnesty.
He clarified that the government justifies its stance by stating that not much time has passed since the last general amnesty, and it does not want to turn amnesty into an annual practice that might lead individuals to rely on its possible issuance, thereby deterring them from paying fines and other obligations.
Al-Amoush emphasized that the government needs to understand the living conditions of the citizens under the current pressures, pointing out that amnesty has become a popular demand topping the concerns of the citizens. He called on the government to conduct a public referendum to gauge the stance of Jordanians, considering that 80% or more of them would support a new amnesty.
He added that there is what is known as "the law annexed to the general amnesty law," which allows inclusion of cases not covered by the previous law, explaining that the deputies might work on this path if needed.
