Consumer Protection Law Reform in Jordan: Can Legislative Proposals Fill the Void?
Type
E-journal
Date
16 Mar 2012
Jurisdiction
Jordan
Taxonomy
Central Government, Parliament, Consumer Protection, Consumer Safety, Food & Drugs, Sale of Goods, Supply of Services, Trading Standards
Copyright
LexisNexis
Legal reference
Article 387 of Jordan Law No. 16/1960, Article 31 of Jordan Law No. 22/2000, Jordan Law No. 33/2004, Article 38 of Jordan Law No. 47/2008
Relevant company
Ali Sharif Zu'bi
Analysis
HM King Abdullah has recently instructed the Jordanian government to ensure the introduction and passage of a Consumer Protection Law. Lubna Hawamdeh and Salma Zibdeh of Ali Sharif Zu'bi examine the gaps in the existing legislative framework and assess whether or not the draft law will fill these gaps. Daniel Emmett-Gulliver reports
Background
Safeguarding consumers' interests and rights is currently a pressing matter in Jordan, especially in light of the current political and economic situation.
His Majesty King Abdullah has recently instructed the Prime Minister to expedite the introduction of the consumer protection law, and emphasised on the importance of protecting and supporting the citizens during those critical times.
Existing Legislative Framework
Competition Law
There is no current legislation, which specifically addresses the issue of consumer protection, but there are general laws, including the Competition Law, Jordan Law No. 33/2004 (the ‘Competition Law'), which gives regard to consumers and their protection without regulating in detail.