International • Created April 29, 2016 05:22

Jordan changes constitution to give King more power

Jordan’s parliament has passed several constitutional amendments giving King Abdullah more powers, including the right to appoint the head of a top court and members of the senate. The King was also granted the power to appoint his own regent and crown prince. State-owned news agency Petra said the amendments were passed with 123 votes […]

Jordan changes constitution to give King more power
Jordan changes constitution to give King more power

Jordan’s parliament has passed several constitutional amendments giving King Abdullah more powers, including the right to appoint the head of a top court and members of the senate.
The King was also granted the power to appoint his own regent and crown prince.
State-owned news agency Petra said the amendments were passed with 123 votes in favour out of 142. The parliament has a total of 150 MPs.
 

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