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