Amman, July 5 (Petra) -- The Ministry of Justice has begun procedures to procure body-worn cameras for enforcement officers responsible for executing court-issued seizure and eviction orders, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency, safeguarding rights and enhancing the integrity of judicial enforcement procedures.
Minister of Justice Dr. Bassam Talhouni said the initiative marks a significant step in modernizing the enforcement system by documenting all stages of seizure and eviction operations through audio and video recordings.
He said the cameras will help protect the rights of all parties to legal proceedings, strengthen confidence in enforcement procedures, improve the safety of enforcement officers and reduce disputes or claims that may arise during field operations.
According to Talhouni, the project forms part of the ministry's broader strategy to modernize judicial services through the adoption of advanced technologies and the implementation of international best practices, while ensuring full compliance with applicable legislation and maintaining privacy and data confidentiality.
The body-worn cameras, to be mounted on the chest of enforcement officers, will record all field interactions and operational procedures, providing a reliable record that can be referred to whenever needed and documenting every stage of the enforcement process.
Talhouni said the devices will operate within an integrated technological system that enables the secure transfer, storage and retrieval of recordings in accordance with established legal and procedural frameworks, reinforcing transparency and accountability throughout enforcement operations.
He added that the project is part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to improve judicial services, enhance the efficiency of enforcement procedures and raise institutional performance in support of the rule of law and the delivery of timely justice.
The ministry will implement the initiative in phases, beginning with the tendering process, followed by equipping enforcement officers with body-worn cameras, preparing operational guidelines governing their use and providing specialized training on operating the devices and handling recorded footage.
Talhouni said the ministry expects the project to be completed during the second half of this year.
//Petra// RZ
