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Latest in Tag: constitution
Head of SIS resigns over error-strewn vote poster
The poster promoting the new draft constitution featured images of non-Egyptians and misspelled âEgyptiansâ in Arabic
Interior ministry warns of âplotsâ to derail referendum
Ministry of Interior confirms it has taken proper logistic measures ahead of upcoming poll
The constitution will initiate legislative reform: Civil society organisations
23 Egyptian rights organisations largely approve of freedoms and rights granted in proposed constitution
Elections experts worry that Egyptâs new elections will make the same mistake as last time
Defective election method probably elected wrong candidate, Mohamed Morsi
Anti-Coup Alliance boycotts referendum
The referendum will take place on 14 and 15 January
All political powers should participate in constitutional referendum: Amr Moussa
Members of the Constituent Assembly insist that Egypt is a civil state while emphasising
Draft constitution opens the door for military domination: ANHRI
Human rights organisations acknowledge improvement in the draft, yet highlight articles which could limit rights and freedoms
Does the constitution matter?
By Dr Mohamed Fouad As the 50-member committee completed their work on the new constitution for Egypt â the second in less than two years, the document was met with mixed reviews. Amr Moussa, the chairman of the committee, asserted earlier this week that this is a constitution that responds to the requirements of the …
Constitutional referendum on 14 and 15 January
Interim president praises constitution draft
Amnesty highlights human rights violations in Egyptâs draft constitution
The human rights watchdog acknowledges current draft is better despite existing violations
Al-Dostour Party condemns boycotting the referendum
Al-Dostour Party remains neutral between Yes and No in referendum while Al-Nour Party announces campaign in support of draft constitution
Misr Al-Qawia calls for No vote on constitution
The moderate Islamist party urges Egyptians to reject proposed amended constitution, strongly criticises transitional roadmap
MOI announces arrest of âBrotherhood terrorist cellâ
Ibrahim praises CSF treatment of non-peaceful protests
Egypt’s new constitution: A comparative overview
On Sunday, 1 December, Egypt’s Constituent Assembly finished its task to amend the suspended constitution of 2012. The assembly handed over the draft to interim President Adly Mansour, who will in turn put it up for a public referendum in the upcoming weeks. Though praised and supported by its drafters, commentators and public figures, many voices are raising concerns regarding Egyptâs second constitution after 25 January. The Daily News Egypt now reviews some of the new constitutional amendments and compares them to the articles of the 2012 constitution.
Al-Nour party to vote ‘yes’ on constitutional amendments
This is the available choice to fulfill stability: Islamist party chairman
Part 3: New constitution expands social and economic rights, but grey areas remain
An analysis of the first two sections in the draft constitution concerning economic and social rights
Mansour receives amended constitution
Chairman of the committee Amr Moussa expresses his confidence that the constitution will pass in a public referendum
Fluffy rights
Animals get their own share of the new constitution
Draft constitution finalised
Constitution to be submitted to interim president on Tuesday then put to referendum
Constituent Assembly finishes vote on draft constitution
Four contentious articles did not pass in the voting session, to be further discussed by assembly on Sunday
Voting on draft constitution begins
Constitution to include 247 articles, 42 of which are new
Constitutionâs preamble preliminarily passes
Constituent assembly approves majority of contentious articles; sets ground rules for coming parliamentary elections
Constitutional referendum in December: Salmawy
Assembly not yet in agreement over contentious articles
No Military Trials for Civilians lists problems with draft article
The campaign calls on committee members to vote against a constitutional provision sanctioning military trials
Discussion of contentious articles halts Constituent Assembly voting
Assembly holds meetings to reach consensus over the contents of the preamble; article allowing military trials for civilians criticised
Constituent Assembly disagreements force private meeting
Public meeting meanwhile set to discuss procedural methods of voting on final constitution
Constitutional articles on armed forces stir controversy
Constituent Assembly passes articles allowing military trials of civilians and temporarily granting SCAF authority to take part in electing defence minister
EU to decide on observing upcoming referendum
EU mission arrives in Egypt, decision on observing the referendum will be based on the mission’s report
Beyond Definitions
A couple of weeks ago, on a beautiful sunny Friday, I was having breakfast with a young and brilliant economist, who is a friend of mine. I asked for her opinion on how Egypt is doing economically, and if there was a term that actually defined our economic state. She laughed hysterically, then told me …
Constitution to ensure decentralisation in governorate systems
The assembly did not allocate a quota for minorities in the parliament