Lower House Speaker meets Judicial Council head
15-11-2022 04:59 PM
Ammon News - Lower House Speaker Ahmad Safadi Tuesday welcomed President of the Court of Cassation and the Judicial Council, Mohammad Al-Ghazo, members of the Council, and the president of the Supreme Administrative Court Mahmoud Ababneh, who congratulated him on his election to the legislature's speakership.
They tackled enhancing the relationship between the legislative and judicial authorities.
Safadi reaffirmed the parliament's commitment to working with constitutional authorities and respecting their national roles, and the need to reach out to them in an institutionalized manner. He said that parliament will not relinquish its oversight role within the constitutional framework to serve the higher national interest.
Al-Ghazo said the Judicial Council is keen on maintaining cooperation with representatives of the people as such relationship is in the service of the public.
Ababneh said the Jordanian judiciary is neutral and independent, and is only governed by the constitution and the law.