This week marks one year since Jordan’s new draconian Cybercrime Law entered into force. This law has proven to be a tool for state repression, stifling dissent and curtailing the human rights of individuals online, including the rights to freedom of expression, access to information, and privacy. The law has produced an environment of self-censorship and fear, shutting down one of the few remaining avenues for people in Jordan to engage in public debate and criticise public policies and authorities.
