increased to 10 years. It was asked what were the reasons and whether that situation did not hinder the participation of immigrants in political life. 41. Members also wished to know what limits were fixed by law concerning the right t0 freedom of opinion and expression, and whether it was possible to have political Parties based on ethnic origin. Additionally, members of the Committee wished t0 know what measures had been taken by the Government in favour of the Bedouins; what differences, if any, existed between the desert regions and the other regions: and what was the percentage of children of the .nomadic population attending school. 42. Finally, members wished to know how many Jordanians of Palestinian Origin lived outside the 10 established camps; what was the status of the Palestinian refugees; and whether such refugees were free to settle in any part of the Country. 43. In response to the questions raised by members of the Committee, the representative stated that in Jordan citizens were free to use all the methods of expression available, within the limits of the law. The elections of 1989 were free and subsequently freedom of the press had been expanded, 44. With regard to the questions raised under article 4 of the Convention, he said that whoever, in time of war or peace, made propaganda aimed at inciting racial or -19- religious intolerance was subject to punishment pursuant to article 130 of the Penal Code of 1960. 45. Concerning the questions on minorities, he explained that according to two recent electoral laws certain seats in parliament were reserved to minorities. The Province (le Gouvernorat) of Amman and the city of Amman itself had, for example, six Muslim representatives, of which one was Circassien or Chichene, as well as one Christian representative. Generally, most of the provinces in Jordan had reserved seats for minorities. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing issues related to human rights, political participation, and minority rights in Jordan. It raises questions about freedom of opinion and expression, political parties, and the treatment of minority groups, including Bedouins and Palestinians. The responses provided by the representative of Jordan suggest that the country has taken measures to protect these rights, such as expanding freedom of the press and reserving seats in parliament for minority groups.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture