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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After 13 years of security pursuit and eight years under a travel ban, the Arab Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession (ACIJLP) has been informed by the Egyptian Prosecutor-General’s Office and the Passports and Immigration Department of the Ministry of Interior that the Egyptian authorities have decided to remove the name of the Center’s President, Mr. Nasser Amin, from the travel ban list — in effect since August 2016. However, the travel ban imposed on the Center’s Executive Director, Ms. Hoda Abdel Wahab, a lawyer, remains in effect since June 2016, until the date of this statement.

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The Arab Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and Legal Profession (ACIJLP) has warmly welcomed the decision issued today, November 21, 2024, by the First Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant, in response to the request submitted by the ICC Prosecutor. 

The ACIJLP considers this ruling a vital affirmation of the significance of supporting and strengthening international criminal justice mechanisms in holding accountable those responsible for the gravest crimes. It underscores the imperative to eradicate the culture of impunity for individuals involved in war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity, and crimes of aggression. 

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In a letter addressed to the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt on 8 November 2024, the following parties have expressed serious concerns regarding the amendments being undertaken by the Egyptian government to the Criminal Procedures Law:

–       The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression;

–       The Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association;

–       The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders;

–       The Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers;

–       The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism;

–       The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention;

–       The Working Group against Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances.

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