This report addresses Jordan’s compliance with its international human rights obligations with regards to the death penalty. Jordanian courts continue to sentence people to death, including for crimes that do not rise to the level of “most serious,” and Jordan continues to carry out executions.

Women in conflict with the law are at risk of experiencing discrimination within the criminal legal system, placing them at risk of being sentenced to death.

In practice, the criminal legal system does not guarantee access to qualified counsel for people suspected of committing capital crimes, and courts do not limit the death penalty to the “most serious” crimes.

Authorities, including law enforcement personnel, continue to engage in torture, and courts admit evidence obtained through torture or other ill-treatment.

Detention conditions do not comply with international standards.