King summons Parliament for extraordinary session

13 August 2013
Amman , Jordan

A Royal Decree was issued on Tuesday summoning Parliament to convene for an extraordinary session starting Sunday, September 1, to endorse a list of key laws.

The agenda includes a list of orders, including the 2013 bylaw of the Lower House, the 2012 illicit fortunes draft law, the 2013 restructuring of public institutions and departments bill, the 2010 temporary social security law no. (7), an amendment to the temporary social security law no. (26) of 2009, the 2013 investment draft law and an amendment to the civil retirement law of 2013.

A royal decree has adjourned parliament's extraordinary session as of Aug 10.