Latest in Tag: constitution Highlight
Latest in Tag: constitution

Tamarod launches new political awareness campaign
The campaign aims to educate Egyptians about their legal rights, and how the constitutional process will work

Presidency announces transitional period to last nine months
The presidency clarifies the schedule for the transitional period, and expects national reconciliation to begin next week

EU calls for a national reconciliation dialogue
High Representative Ashton will meet with key ministers to discuss Egypt’s transitional period

Rights group coalition calls for women’s representation in new constitution
The coalition released a joint statement calling on the president and government to takes steps ensure justice for women

Statement on “the continuation of the revolution” sparks controversy
The statement demands that the constitution be written after the presidential elections and stressed on the importance of including all political factions in the political spectrum

Al-Nour Party rejects constitution committee
Al-Nour’s Vice president objects to the formation of a legal committee for amending the constitution

Tamarod calls for demonstrations “against terror” on Friday
The campaign announces launch of its Write Your Constitution initiative

No supplementary declaration: president’s advisor
Judicial bodies expected to send their nominations for members of legal committee to amend the constitution

No Military Trials addresses interim President
The group demands amendments to the constitutional declaration and the release of detainees
Cairo Centre for Development scathing of constitutional amendments
The Cairo-based development institute joins opposition in rejection of constitutional declaration

New constitutional declaration, controversial
The recently announced constitutional declaration confronts rejection

President ratifies constitutional declaration
The declaration of 33 articles establishes schedule of transitional period

Reporters Without Borders calls for quick roadmap implementation
The non-profit organisation said it was alarmed that shutting down religious channels was one of the first steps taken by the new authorities

Military denies leaked roadmap
State newspaper publishes alleged post-Morsi roadmap

Bagato to remain in ministry until replacement
Minister says that he does not regret being part of Qandil’s cabinet

Experts’ views on Morsi and the judiciary: One Year in Power
Experts weigh in on Morsi’s decisions concerning the Egyptian judicial system

Press conference on post-30 June plans
Activists and groups present their vision for new elections and greater accountability

Al-Watan Party proposes plan for economic recovery
The Salafi party provides a nine-point plan to end political polarisation and spur economic recovery

Tamarod maintains its campaign is legal
The opposition movement maintains demands for early presidential elections

Ministry of Defence sit-in unites opposition groups
Diverse opposition groups organise a protest demanding “an end to Muslim Brotherhood rule”

Further competition between Tamarod and Tagarod
Tamarod announces 15 million signatures and the success of “Tamarod Week” campaign while Tagarod collected 2 million signatures on Friday alone

Constitutional experts discuss Tamarod
Former SCC judge moderates a roundtable discussion on legal implications of the Tamarod petition movement

Key court ruling puts Kuwait democracy on the line
Sunday’s verdict could restrict the emir’s authority in issuing legislation and lead to parliament being dissolved for the second time in a year.
President sued for not holding presidential elections
Lawyer claims presidential elections should have followed the issuance of the constitution

Government will fall before end of year: Ex-deputy PM
Yehia Al-Gamal predicts Morsi’s downfall at launch of new political movement

Presidential adviser blames SCC decision for political tension
Pakinam Al-Sharkawy defends President Mohamed Morsi’s November constitutional decree

EIPR address attacks on freedom of speech, religion
Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights issued a statement condemning verdicts limiting freedoms and the public’s attitude

Bagato supports SCC verdicts
Minister of state agreed with verdicts on Shura Council and Constituent Assembly and said SCC had no right to review constitution

FJP deputy suggests constitutional amendments
Essam El-Erian, vice chairman of the Freedom and Justice Party, has suggested changes to articles 142 and 177.

Revolutionary group proposes transitional roadmap
The Alliance of Revolutionary Forces detailed a plan of action if President Mohamed Morsi is to be removed from office