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Constitutional Court Nears Decision on Law of Advocacy in Jordan, According to Al-Zarq
The bill regulating the legal profession, Law No. 66.23, has entered a critical phase after being referred to the Constitutional Court to determine its conformity with the constitution. This referral halts the legislative process until a decision is issued by the court. The bill has sparked extensive internal and external controversy, mainly due to alleged violations of the independence of the profession and the guarantees of practicing it. There have been protests and sit-ins by professional associations, along with disagreements within the ruling coalition. The bill includes important provisions such as setting the candidacy age at 45 years and subjecting lawyers' accounts to the oversight of the Supreme Audit Institution. The referral decision is considered a constitutional practice to ensure that legislation aligns with constitutional principles.
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