UN raises alarm over Egypt’s proposed criminal procedure code

UN raises alarm over Egypt’s proposed criminal procedure code

Egypt has faced growing scrutiny in recent years over its judicial and security practices, particularly regarding prolonged pre-trial detention and limits on civil liberties.

UN presses Egypt to rethink draft criminal code over rights concerns

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) expressed serious concern on Monday over Egypt’s newly approved draft Code of Criminal Procedure, citing potential violations of international human rights laws. The draft law was recently passed by Egypt’s House of Representatives and currently awaits President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s approval. The new law will grant public prosecutors sweeping discretionary powers, including over p…

Egypt: OHCHR Criticizes the Adoption of the New Criminal Procedure Law and Calls on President "Sisi" to Review It - Committee for Justice

Egypt: OHCHR Criticizes the Adoption of the New Criminal Procedure Law and Calls on President "Sisi" to Review It #Egypt: The UN Human Rights Office criticizes Egypt's new Criminal Procedure Law, expected to be approved by President "Sisi" after parliamentary ratification. It calls on the Egyptian president to carefully reconsider the proposed law in light of international human rights concerns, before granting final approval, to ensure full comp