Justice Minister reshuffles Expert Affairs Regulatory Council to include private sector representatives

Minister of Justice Dr. Bassam Al-Talhouni has decided to restructure the Expert Affairs Regulatory Council to incorporate representatives from the private and specialized professional sectors. This decision was made in accordance with the provisions of the 2026 Regulations for Expertise in Regular Courts. The council, which is chaired by the Minister of Justice, previously consisted of representatives from judicial and official bodies, but will now include these new specialized members to broaden its scope.

New Appointments and Council Composition

The reshuffle introduces six new figures from various professional backgrounds to the council. According to Jordanian media, these new members will serve a term of three years. The newly appointed members include Dr. Muayad Munther Salman Al-Klob, who serves as the Director General of the Jordan Insurance Companies Association, and Mr. Hussam Tawfiq Mahmoud Rahhal, the President of the Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Other appointments to the council include Mr. Ahmad Samara Al-Zoubi, the former President of the Jordan Engineers Association, and Dr. Raed Al-Shoboul, the former Secretary General of the Ministry of Health. The council also welcomes retired Major General Dr. Mohammad Al-Omari and Mr. Nidal Al-Saqarat, the former Director General of the Department of Lands and Survey. These individuals join the existing judicial and official representatives to form the expanded council.

Objectives of the Reshuffle

The decision to include private sector representatives aims to strengthen the partnership between the public and private sectors. This move is intended to modernize the judicial expertise system so that it can meet ongoing technical developments. By incorporating specialized professional knowledge, the ministry seeks to improve the overall framework of judicial proceedings.

Dr. Bassam Al-Talhouni stated that including private sector representatives aims to leverage national expertise and enhance the quality and reliability of judicial expertise reports. This integration of private sector specialists is expected to ensure that the expertise provided to the courts is both technically sound and reflective of current professional standards across different industries.

Modernizing Judicial Expertise

The inclusion of diverse professionals—ranging from insurance and accounting to engineering and land surveying—suggests an effort to ensure that the judicial system has access to the most current technical data. By bringing in leaders from various associations and government departments, the Expert Affairs Regulatory Council aims to create a more comprehensive oversight mechanism for judicial experts. This restructuring aligns the judicial expertise process with modern technical requirements and professional standards found in the private sector.