Egypt - Revision history

Ibjadmin at 11:02, 4 November 2016

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	*[http://www.~~egypt~~.gov.eg/~~english~~/~~laws/constitution/default~~.~~aspx\|~~ Egyptian Constitution]		*[http://www.sis.gov.eg/Newvr/Dustor-en001.pdf Egyptian Constitution]
	*[[Media:ACHPR_PrinciplesandGuidelines_FairTrial.pdf \| Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa]]		*[[Media:ACHPR_PrinciplesandGuidelines_FairTrial.pdf \| Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa]]
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	Statements that are compelled through physical or moral harm or threat of harm are inadmissible.		Statements that are compelled through physical or moral harm or threat of harm are inadmissible.

	There is no explicit Constitutional [[Right to Non Self-Incrimination\| right to silence]] in Egypt, however the concept exists in court decisions as well as the ~~Egyption~~ Criminal Procedure Code.		There is no explicit Constitutional [[Right to Non Self-Incrimination\| right to silence]] in Egypt, however the concept exists in court decisions as well as the Egyptian Criminal Procedure Code.

	While the Egyptian Code provides for a preliminary hearing by a judge, in practice this hearing is typically conducted exclusively by a prosecutor who then decides whether to continue with prosecution. Once formally charged, the defendant is brought before a judge.		While the Egyptian Code provides for a preliminary hearing by a judge, in practice this hearing is typically conducted exclusively by a prosecutor who then decides whether to continue with prosecution. Once formally charged, the defendant is brought before a judge.

Mostafa: /* Type of System */

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	==Type of System==		==Type of System==

	Egypt's criminal justice system is modeled after the [[France\|French]] system. The central sources of law include the 1950 Code of Criminal Procedure. The 1971 Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Constitutional Court, ~~supersede~~ all administrative and legislative laws regarding criminal law and procedure.		Egypt's criminal justice system is modeled after the [[France\|French]] system. The central sources of law include the 1950 Code of Criminal Procedure. The 1971 Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Constitutional Court, supersedes all administrative and legislative laws regarding criminal law and procedure.

	Criminal matters may also be resolved in alternative venues such as the military courts (established in 1966) and administrative courts.		Criminal matters may also be resolved in alternative venues such as the military courts (established in 1966) and administrative courts.

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	==Type of System==		==Type of System==

	Egypt's criminal justice system is modeled after the [[France\|French]] system. The central sources of law include the 1950 Code of Criminal Procedure. The 1971 Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Constitutional Court, ~~supercedes~~ all administrative and legislative laws regarding criminal law and procedure.		Egypt's criminal justice system is modeled after the [[France\|French]] system. The central sources of law include the 1950 Code of Criminal Procedure. The 1971 Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Constitutional Court, supersede all administrative and legislative laws regarding criminal law and procedure.

	Criminal matters may also be resolved in alternative venues such as the military courts (established in 1966) and administrative courts.		Criminal matters may also be resolved in alternative venues such as the military courts (established in 1966) and administrative courts.

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Background

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	Egypt is the 30th largest country in the world in terms of land size even though the vast majority of the 79 million citizens live in the fertile Nile Valley region.		Egypt is the 30th largest country in the world in terms of land size even though the vast majority of the 79 million citizens live in the fertile Nile Valley region.

	President Mohamed Hosni Mubarek has ruled Egypt since 1981. He assumed power after the assassination of ~~Presidnet~~ Mohammed Anwar El-Sadat.		President Mohamed Hosni Mubarek has ruled Egypt since 1981. He assumed power after the assassination of President Mohammed Anwar El-Sadat.

	==Type of System==		==Type of System==

Ibjadmin at 12:29, 10 May 2011

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	*[http://www.egypt.gov.eg/english/laws/constitution/default.aspx\| Egyptian Constitution]		*[http://www.egypt.gov.eg/english/laws/constitution/default.aspx\| Egyptian Constitution]
			*[[Media:ACHPR_PrinciplesandGuidelines_FairTrial.pdf \| Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa]]
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	* [http://elearning.ibj.org eLearning Courses for Criminal Defense lawyers]		* [http://elearning.ibj.org eLearning Courses for Criminal Defense lawyers]

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	There are three main types of crimes in Egypt: violations, misdemeanors and felonies. The death penalty exists in Egypt for certain felonies however it is rarely handed down as a sentence.		There are three main types of crimes in Egypt: violations, misdemeanors and felonies. The death penalty exists in Egypt for certain felonies however it is rarely handed down as a sentence.

	==Sources of ~~Defendant~~'s Rights==		==Sources of Defendants' Rights==

	The 1971 Constitution grants certain rights to the criminally accused. However, emergency laws which trump even the Constitution, have meant that these provisions have a limited effect.		The 1971 Constitution grants certain rights to the criminally accused. However, emergency laws which trump even the Constitution, have meant that these provisions have a limited effect.
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	<blockquote>Individual freedom is a natural right not subject to violation except in cases of [[In Flagrante Delicto\| ''flagrante delicto'']]...[n]o person may be arrested, inspected, detained or have his freedom restricted in any way or be prevented from free movement except by an order necessitated by investigation and the preservation of public security.<ref> Constitution of Egypt Arts. 165-168</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>Individual freedom is a natural right not subject to violation except in cases of [[In Flagrante Delicto\| ''flagrante delicto'']]...[n]o person may be arrested, inspected, detained or have his freedom restricted in any way or be prevented from free movement except by an order necessitated by investigation and the preservation of public security.<ref> Constitution of Egypt Arts. 165-168</ref></blockquote>

	==~~Defendant~~'s Rights==		==Defendants' Rights==
	====Pre-Trial====		====Pre-Trial====
	With the exception of [[In Flagrante Delicto\|flagrante delicto]] cases, an arrest warrant or summons must be issued in order to effect an arrest.		With the exception of [[In Flagrante Delicto\|flagrante delicto]] cases, an arrest warrant or summons must be issued in order to effect an arrest.

Ibjadmin at 08:58, 8 February 2011

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
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Ibjadmin: /* Sources of Defendant's Rights */

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Sources of Defendant's Rights

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	The 1971 Constitution grants certain rights to the criminally accused. However, emergency laws which trump even the Constitution, have meant that these provisions have a limited effect.		The 1971 Constitution grants certain rights to the criminally accused. However, emergency laws which trump even the Constitution, have meant that these provisions have a limited effect.

	For instance, Constitution ~~articles~~ 165-168 hold that		For instance, the Egyptian Constitution Articles 165-168 hold that
	<blockquote>Individual freedom is a natural right not subject to violation except in cases of [[In Flagrante Delicto\| ''flagrante delicto'']]...[n]o person may be arrested, inspected, detained or have his freedom restricted in any way or be prevented from free movement except by an order necessitated by investigation and the preservation of public security.<ref> Constitution of Egypt Arts. 165-168</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>Individual freedom is a natural right not subject to violation except in cases of [[In Flagrante Delicto\| ''flagrante delicto'']]...[n]o person may be arrested, inspected, detained or have his freedom restricted in any way or be prevented from free movement except by an order necessitated by investigation and the preservation of public security.<ref> Constitution of Egypt Arts. 165-168</ref></blockquote>