Cabinet reviews draft customs law

By Petra - Jan 22,2014 - Last updated at Jan 22,2014

AMMAN — The Cabinet on Wednesday reviewed the 2014 draft customs law.

At a Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour noted that some of the bill’s articles require further examination.

The new law will work to preserve intellectual property rights and enhance the work of the Jordan Customs Department through the use of new technology.

The Council of Ministers was also briefed on the General Secondary Certificate Examination’s (Tawjihi) winter session, which ended on Tuesday.

Education Minister Mohammad Thneibat noted that the exam’s credibility and integrity rate was measured at around 90 per cent.

The Cabinet decided to increase the allowance for those who take part in organising the exam by 25 per cent.

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