Latest in Tag: constitution Highlight
Latest in Tag: constitution
Army meets with Constituent Assembly to discuss army-related articles
Assembly spokesman says wording of 50 articles complete, but leftist representative criticises article on religious parties as insufficient
On International Right to Know Day, Egypt continues to grapple with freedom of information
With the right to information guaranteed in the constitution, future of laws and implementation remains uncertain
‘We reject the return of Mubarak’s exclusionary constitutional article’: Al-Nour party chairman
The party’s assistant secretary says writing a new constitution is a manipulation of the roadmap
Initial draft of amended constitution to be ready next week: Moussa
Chairman for the Constituent Assembly Amr Moussa indicates a first draft of the amended constitution will be available next week
Constituent Assembly bans formation of political parties on religious grounds
“The committee amended Article 54, which pertains to the establishment of political parties, banning the formation or activities of a party that are based on religious grounds,” Salmawy said.
Women’s groups meet to discuss constitution
Child marriage and seats in parliament among topics discussed
Press Syndicate welcomes constitutional amendments
A Sunday statement from the Press Syndicate praises developments in the Constituent Assembly’s consideration for press freedom
Children’s rights group submits proposals to Constituent Assembly
ECCR provides a list of guarantees for children’s rights it wants to see in the country’s new constitution
Islamists criticise constituent assembly
The Salafist Call’s deputy leader and Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya accuse assembly of trying to change Egypt’s “Islamist identity”
Tamarod joins calls for a mixed political system in the new constitution
Group says constitutional committee should create a parliamentary-presidential system of governance
Al Nour party representatives replaced in constituent assembly
A presidential decree was issued to legalise the replacement
The Grand Mufti and Al-Nour Party oppose proposed amendments to Sharia-related articles in the constitution
Controversy surrounds the 50-strong constitutional committee as its members discuss amending articles that pertain to Sharia in the suspended 2012 constitution
EIPR condemns constitutional articles on disability rights
Organisation suggests amendments drafted by legal experts’ committee might encourage discrimination against disabled persons
Socialist party launches ‘Our Constitution’ campaign
Socialist Popular Alliance party forms awareness campaign concerning constitutional amendments
Pope Tawadros II meets Moussa to discuss constitutional amendments
Church representative in the Constituent Assembly also in attendance; debate continues over amendments vs. new constitution
Presidential decree forms Supreme Electoral Committee
President Mansour forms the Supreme Electoral Committee in anticipation of a constitutional referendum
Supreme Press Council moves to amend constitutional articles on freedom of speech
Supreme Press Council and the Press Syndicate rush to change a constitution that they say limits the freedom and independence of the press
Constitution will not be rushed: Moussa
Head of Constitiuent Assembly says the “Egyptian mood” tends to support Al-Sisi; announces unwillingness to nominate himself for Presidency
Al-Nour Party strives to preserve “Islamist identity”
Party proposes the cancellation of article 219 of the constitution in exchange for amending article 2
The future for Egypt’s women is in legislations, experts say
Experts say much depends on how women are to be addressed in constitution, currently being amended
Rapporteurs for Constituent Assembly’s sub-committees elected
Abdel Salam, El-Shobaki, Elsadda and Ashour to serve as committee heads
Egypt undergoing a conflict between past and future: Higazy
Strategic adviser to the interim president, Mostafa Higazy, said that the number of “terrorists in Sinai” increased from 1,000 to 12,000 under Morsi
Committee of 50 makes strides, causes controversy
Article VI approved; Al-Nour disagrees with Moussa
Moussa elected as Constituent Assembly president
Three deputies, rapporteur and spokesperson chosen, Al-Nour participates, Azhar and Churches representatives meet
Constituent assembly prepares for first meeting
Assembly members express aspirations about constitutional amendments
Presidency clarifies Mansour’s military trials comments
Presidential spokesman says military trials have been carried out according to law
Al-Nour Party mulls participation in Constituent Assembly
The Salafi party reiterates its hesitancy in participating in amending the constitution
Constitutional amendments: Repeating past mistakes?
Parallel to the ongoing political turmoil, the country is having its second constitutional debate. The amendments have been criticised heavily and they will be handed over to the constituent assembly that was formed this week. Daily News Egypt reviews the amendments and the criticism of them.
Business changes in the new constitution
Egypt’s business directory compares the 2012 constitution and the unofficial constitution draft from a business point of view
Constituent Assembly’s female representation shows poor quantity, good quality: women’s rights activists
Prominent columnist and journalist Farida El Shoubashy said that the number of seats allocated for female members is not sufficient, but the five members chosen are “heavy-weight.”