The Arab Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and Legal Profession (ACIJLP) condemns the grave violations reportedly perpetrated by individuals affiliated to the security forces in the city of Al-Nagila, Marsa Matrouh Governorate, including the detention of women as hostages and the arbitrary execution of two citizens.

The ACIJLP expresses its profound concern over information indicating that 23 women were detained by security forces as a coercive measure to compel the surrender of individuals sought by the authorities, following the killing of three police officers by a fugitive from justice. Such actions represent a flagrant breach of legal and ethical standards and constitute serious violations of the rights to liberty, security of person, and due process.

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Safeguard Victims’ Access to Justice

14 January 2025

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Coalition for the ICC

The Coalition for the International Criminal Court and more than 120 of its member non-governmental organisations and coalitions from around the globe strongly oppose efforts by the United States of America (US) to impose sanctions related to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and urge ICC member states to defend the ICC, its officials, and those cooperating with it from measures aimed at undermining the court’s vital mandate for justice. The ICC is an independent judicial institution tasked with delivering justice to victims of serious international crimes when they have nowhere else to turn. It is a critical court of last resort supported by 125 member countries and operating in more than 16 countries across the globe. 

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With deep concern, The Arab Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession (ACIJLP) is following up with the increasing pace and speed of discussions regarding the draft Criminal Procedure Law in Parliament. To date, Parliament has approved approximately 102 articles of the draft law, which has faced significant criticism from stakeholders, experts, civil society organizations, syndicates, and others…

ACIJLP expresses its concern over Parliament’s approval yesterday of Article no. 79 of the draft Criminal Procedure Law, which grants the Public Prosecution, after obtaining a justified warrant from the magistrate, the authority to issue orders to:

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The Arab Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession (ACIJLP) appeals to the President of the Republic to consider granting a pardon for the remaining sentences of 42 individuals convicted in the case widely referred to in the media as the “Cabinet Incidents Case.” The defendants were sentenced to 15 years of hard labor on July 25, 2017, under Case No. 3528 of 2011, South Cairo Court. 

The ACIJLP notes that the events and investigations surrounding this case occurred amidst the turbulent circumstances of 2011. During this time, many peaceful demonstrators—who had not engaged in any acts of violence—were arrested and subjected to trial under heightened tensions. While those convicted in absentia in the same case were later retried under calmer conditions and received reduced sentences of three years, the sentences of 15 years of hard labor handed down to 42 present defendants remain final. 

On August 19, 2023, Presidential Decree No. 348 of 2023 provided a pardon for some of those sentenced to 15 years in the same case.

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The world marks the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights tomorrow, Tuesday, which was adopted on December 10, 1948. On this occasion, the Arab Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession (ACIJLP) extends its congratulations to all those dedicated to advancing human rights worldwide. This landmark document remains the cornerstone of international charters and agreements shaping the rights and freedoms of our contemporary world.

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