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Latest in Tag: judges

Al-Sisi meets with high-level African judgesÂ
The president expressed his keenness to organise the conference to support the role of the judiciary in Africa

After appointing new female judge, will Egypt see more women in courts?
However, Qandil is not really the first female judge in Egyptâs criminal courts. She was preceded by judge Sally Al-Saidi, who was part of several judicial panels in criminal and misdemeanour courts in 2009. She ruled on 95 criminal cases that year

Al-Sisi emphasises judiciary independence, expressed appreciating to Egyptian judges
President held meetings with Judicial Authorities Council members, education minister

Al-Sisi appoints 8 heads for courts of appeals
Decision comes after the approval of the High Council of Judgment

New heads of top judicial bodies sworn in by Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi honours the former heads of the top judicial bodies

Latest State Council decision leaves ball in president’s court
The presidency could select one of the seven oldest judges or accept state council selection, says El-Eslamboly

First lawsuit filed against recently ratified new Judicial Authority Law
Disputes reportedly occurred among judicial authorities over a general assembly that was to be held in opposition to the law

State Council officially rejects judicial law on grounds of separation of powers
The draft law had sparked controversy among judges

State Council judges determined to stand up to parliament
Some MPs also voiced rejection of certain amendments to the Judicial Authority Law

Judges assert rejection of draft law, changing selection process for heads of committees
Samir El-Bahy calls upon Al-Sisi to intervene to avoid conflict between judicial and legislative powers

New amendments to judicial law a “violation”: Judgesâ Club
The law now puts limits on judicial committees to appoint its top officials through seniority

Gag order on judicial news aimed at judges, not media: experts
Judges instructed not to share opinions and personal issues on social media networks

Supreme Judicial Council imposes gag order on news related to judges and judiciary
Last week, the prosecution ordered a media gag on a corruption case involving the State Council

State Council official held in custody over bribe allegations
Large sums of money and gold accessories were seized from the officialâs house during a Tuesday raid

High-ranking judge referred to trial following arrest for bribery in AlexandriaÂ
The judge received a financial bribe in exchange for the acquittal of a drug dealer, says MENA

Judges on the defence after critical comments
The socially prestigious Judges Club called upon media outlets to stop attacking judges

Parliament discusses imposing taxes to increase judicial, military health insurance
Increasing burdens on the lives of already weary citizens will lead to a âsweeping revolutionâ, says 6 April Movement figure

Court postpones verdict on Al-Zindâs dismissal to 3 September
The lawsuit filed against the dismissal decision claims that it is unconstitutional

Al-Sisi forces judge into retirement for engaging in political work
The Supreme Judicial Council recommended that Zakaria Abdel Aziz retire for his alleged involvement in storming and looting a state security office

12 judges referred to investigation for expressing views on Red Sea islands transfer
An electronic surveillance committee from the Justice Ministry monitored their views on Facebook, say sources

15 judges forced into retirement for supporting Muslim Brotherhood
Ten of the judges, who were accused of forming and belonging to the âJudges for Egyptâ movement that supported former president Mohamed Morsi and the Brotherhood government, were initially forced to retire in March 2016 while the five others were acquitted

In Cartoon: More bounces for judges

We cannot be the accusers and the judges: Ultras Ahlawy
Football fan club urges revealing the details of Port Said stadium riots

Military funeral held for fallen judges
Attack left seven people dead including two judges

âState Of Sinaiâ claims attack on North Sinai hotel housing election judges
Death toll rose to 7, including four police personnel and two judges, state media reported

âPro-Morsiâ judgesâ appeal postponed to 14 December
The judges are accused of signing statement in support of former president Mohamed Morsi

Judges in Dokki/Agouza district wary of media attention
An important pillar of the electoral process, members of the judicial sector criticise votersâ lack of knowledge, praise security despite reported threats

âPro-Morsiâ judgesâ appeal postponed
The judges were accused of participating in politics and supporting a certain political faction over the state

Counter measures to threats should respect rights, rule of law: Rights groups
Extensive analysis and reactions by different groups continue amid tense political climate following Barakatâs killing

‘State of Sinai’ shows live footage of judges’ assassination
Just hours after videoâs release, Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat died in bomb explosion