House speaker rejects jailing of journalists

AMMAN — Lower House Speaker Atef Tarawneh on Sunday stressed his rejection of jailing journalists over published material.

At two separate meetings with media delegates, Tarawneh urged journalists to present suggestions on the various laws related to press freedom, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

He expressed readiness to form a committee comprising lawmakers and media practitioners to examine laws regulating the media and work towards addressing any loopholes or problems.