Proposed changes threaten fair trial rights, empower abusive officials
Why is the Egyptian Parliament urged to reject the proposed draft law?
- Amnesty International, Dignity, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists urge rejection.
- Enacted, the draft law would weaken fair trial rights.
- Abusive officials would gain further empowerment.
What are the implications of the proposed changes?
- The draft overlooks human rights and perpetuates violations.
- Provisions of the draft CPC do not meet international standards.
- Impacts on defendants’ rights before and during trial would be catastrophic.
What criticisms have been raised against the draft CPC?
- Pro-government members claim draft is a response to recommendations from the 2023 National Dialogue.
- Widespread criticism from the Journalists’ Syndicate and the Lawyers’ Syndicate.
- Abusive use of pre-trial detention and lack of judicial oversight are highlighted.
The flawed draft CPC threatens fair trial rights and undermines judicial independence. Authorities are urged to prepare a new draft law in consultation with relevant groups and experts.
Source: www.amnesty.org