Islamic activist Khaled al-Juhni expressed concerns over the recently approved cybercrime law by the Senate and Parliament, stating that its current form could lead the country to a "social explosion" if enforced.

Juhni criticized the law for causing "national disagreement" and ignoring the opinions of trade unions and civil society institutions.

He accused the government of keeping the draft law hidden from the public and Parliament, saying it was "cooked" behind closed doors.

Juhni said the criminalization of actions under the new law already exists in the Penal Code, Publications, and Publishing laws, rendering it redundant.

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Writer and political analyst Omar Kallab explained that the government had discussed and presented the law to relevant institutions through national dialogue, questioning Juhni's authority to speak on behalf of the entire Jordanian population.

Kallab argued that the cybercrime law aims to curb rampant insults and abuses that occur online, fostering a healthier environment for political and intellectual dialogue among the Jordanian people.

He called on opponents of the law to present coherent arguments and convince the public that the legislation does not infringe upon freedom of opinion and expression.