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The Arab Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession (ACIJLP) expresses its concern and dissatisfaction regarding the claim that the proposed amendments to the Criminal Procedures Law are meant to activate the provisions of the 2014 Constitution, particularly Article 189, which pertains to granting the Public Prosecution the authority to conduct investigations in addition to its prosecutorial powers. This claim contradicts the clear constitutional reality.
The Arab Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession is a regional legal institution founded in 1997. It holds advisory status of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. It works to provide legal support and legal consultations. It aims to enhance the values of the independence of the judiciary and the legal profession and develop legislation related to justice affairs in Arab countries. It works in accordance with the terms of reference Legal represented by the international legitimacy of human rights, international humanitarian law and customs in accordance with international law. Registered under No. 66 in the register of law firms at the Egyptian Bar Association.
