CRIMINAL EVIDENCE WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON BASIC FREEDOMS IN JORDANIAN LEGISLATION

Abstract

This white paper examines the use of modern technology as evidence in criminal proceedings in Jordan and its impact on basic freedoms in the country's legal framework. The paper begins by providing an overview of the Jordanian legal system and the importance of criminal evidence in criminal proceedings. It then explores the limitations of traditional evidence and the increasing importance of modern technology as evidence in criminal investigations.
 The paper further examines the types of modern technology used as evidence in Jordan, including digital data and social media, and the admissibility of such evidence in criminal proceedings. The advantages and disadvantages of using modern technology as evidence are also analysed, along with the potential impact on basic freedoms such as the right to privacy, freedom of expression, and the right to a fair trial. Finally, the paper offers recommendations for future developments in legislation to ensure a balance between the benefits of modern technology in criminal proceedings and the protection of individual rights and freedoms. Overall, this paper highlights the importance of evaluating the use of modern technology as evidence in criminal proceedings to ensure a fair and effective criminal justice system that respects the rights and freedoms of individuals in Jordan.