Debtor Imprisonment in Jordanian Legislation between the Requirements of Enforcement Protection and the Guarantees of Personal Liberty in Accordance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Abstract

        This study examines debtor imprisonment under Jordanian legislation in light of the amendments introduced to the Jordanian Execution Law. It aims to clarify the concept of debtor imprisonment and the legal basis upon which the Jordanian legislator relied in regulating it, in addition to analyzing the adequacy of the alternative legal measures adopted to guarantee creditors’ rights and prevent debtors from evading their financial obligations. The study also seeks to determine the extent to which a balance has been achieved between protecting the debtor’s personal freedom and ensuring the creditor’s right to recover financial claims, through analyzing the relevant legal provisions and presenting findings and recommendations that may contribute to the development of the Jordanian compulsory execution system.