1 605. The representative asked, said that censorship but that there had been expression of pal i tical express their views, and Foreign newspapers could correspondents had access Pr~ehuuL& “6 e “, blv of the State party, in his response to the questions had been imposed during the state of emergency, no cases of persons being arrested or detained for the views. Jordanian citizens were completely free to freedom of the press was fully guaranteed in Jordan. be freely imported into his country, and foreign to a wide range of information. . * and assoclatum GC6. On this issue, members of the Committee asked for information about the establishment of political parties since the submission of the report, particularly with regard to parties that had previously been banned, what guarantees there were that citizens could form political parties and what the criteria were for prohibiting the establishment of certain political parties, In addition, members of the Committee wanted to know what the conditions were for organising a peaceful demonstration. 1507. The representative of the State party, in his reply, said that the right in question was lully guaranteed in Jordan. Under the new bill before the Chamber of Deputies, political parties had to be registered with the Ministry of the Interior, and the sole requirement was that their aims and objectives hod to be in keeping with the Constitution and the National Charter. He explained that, under the Associations Act, a group of persons wishing to organize a demonstration was required to give the local authorities 24 hours notice. k23Oiesti~ of the family with this issue, 600. In connection members of the Committee asked for information on the rights and responsibilities of spouses with regard to household and children during marriage and at its dissolution, and information iu particular on remaining practical problems, if any, in ensuring effective equality. They also asked for clarification on the subject of the age of criminal responsibility. 609. The representative of the State party said that the rights and responsibilities of spouses were identical in marriage. In the event of the father was xequired to pay an allowance for the children, an divorce, obligation that was regarded as progressive and of such a kind as to ensure protection of the wife and children. He confirmed that the age of criminal respossibility differed from country to country and that, while seven could regarded as a very low age. it should be remembered that child delinquents were tried by special proceedings in juvenile courts in Jordan. &&.,t_fs-EiLJticinate in the conduct of nublic w 610. With reference to that issue, members of the Committee asked about the actual extent of women’s participation in public affairs at the national, regional and municipal levels, and asked for information on the organisation of elections at various levels of government. In addition, members of the Committee wished to know whether any movements and parties were considered illegal jn Jordaa and, if so, what criteria were used to determine whether t.hey were legal or illegal and whether the Islamic movement called the I be