Technological Innovations In Penal Policy: An Examination Of Electronic Surveillance As A Progressive Alternative To Short-Term Incarceration Within The Framework Of Jordanian Legislation

Abstract

This paper analyzes electronic surveillance as an innovative, humane alternative to short-term incarceration within Jordanian penal policy. It critically examines the genesis, implementation, and termination of electronic surveillance, highlighting its potential to mitigate the detrimental effects of short-term incarceration. The study underscores the necessity of convict consent and the conditions for implementing electronic surveillance under Jordanian legislation. It further explores the implications of revoking a decree to undergo electronic surveillance, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive legal framework to govern its application. The paper concludes with a call for a nuanced approach to punitive measures, advocating for expanding electronic surveillance provisions in Jordanian legislation. This research contributes to the discourse on progressive penal policy, offering valuable insights into the potential of technological innovations in transforming disciplinary practices.