Draft dated 2 december 20 of the constitution of the arab republic of egypt prepared pursuant to article 29 of the constitutional declaration dated 8 july 20 unofficial translation prepared by international idea. Brown and michele dunne egyptians will head to the polls on march 26 in a public referendum on amendments to thirty four articles of the constitution, approved by the peoples assembly on march 19. International experiences and egyptian context 23rd september 20 3. The structure of the 2014 constitution displays elements of. Proposed amendments to the constitution, october 20. The constitution took effect after the results were announced on 18 january 2014. The new draft constitution has removed language and articles favored by the islamists. Amid intense political contestation and deep rifts between islamists. The arab republic of egypt draft constitution 20 new. Seven upholding national unity is an obligation of state and society, for it is the cornerstone of building a modern egypt and the path to progress and development. We are now drafting a constitution that embodies the dream of generations for a prosperous consolidated. Egypts 2012 constitution united states institute of peace.
The constitution of the arab republic of egypt is the fundamental law of egypt the egyptian constitution of 2014 was passed in a referendum in january 2014. Mar 06, 2014 in january 2014, egyptians approved egypt s new constitution by an overwhelming majority of 98. The amendments will next be voted on in a national referendum slated to take place april 1921 for egyptians abroad and april 2022 domestically. The representation of women in the constitution drafting committee after 30th of june is 10% only.
Long live egypt long live egypt if the united states of america and their allies are still playing this coup broken record of theirs and they claim that this great constitution is a military coup one, then please know that we are fond and proud of our coup and we are going to vote with. Apr 20, 2019 people walk past a banner supporting proposed amendments to the egyptian constitution with a poster of egyptian president abdel fattah alsisi in cairo, egypt, tuesday, april 16, 2019. Women played a marginal role in the drafting of the constitution after 25th january revolution and representation was around 7%. The referendum is expected to take place in the first or second week of january. Egyptian constitution, and the laws in force in egypt. Carter center urges dialogue and constitutional change to. The following is a guest post by george sadek, a senior legal analyst at the law library of congress. This document has been recompiled and reformatted using texts collected in international ideas constitutionnet. An arabic version of the 20 draft constitution can be found here. Amnesty international, egypt s new constitution limits fundamental freedoms and ignores the rights of women, press release, 30. With a popular referendum on egypts draft constitution expected in january, the final. A constitutional amendments referendum was held from 20 to 22 april 2019.
Doing away with much of the original 2012 constitution drafted under ousted president mohamed morsi. Unhcr refworld constitution of the arab republic of egypt. English translation of egypts 20 draft constitution. Key elements of egypts constitution are at odds with international legal obligations and. The first step toward this end is to add a comprehensive set of interdependent economic, social, cultural, urban, rural, and environmental rights to the new egyptian constitution. Law, politics, and economic development in egypt cambridge university press, 2007. Brown, michele dunne, and amr hamzawy march 23, 2007 a textual analysis nathan j. The july 8, 20, constitutional declaration laid out a twostep. The battle for egypts constitution project on middle east political.
The constitutional declaration issued on july 5th, 20, the constitutional declaration issued on july 8th, 20, and any constitutional texts or provisions of the constitution issued in 2012 but not covered by this constitutional document shall be deemed repealed as of the date that this constitution comes into effect. The egyptian judiciary shall carry out its mission in defending the constitution, upholding justice and protecting rights and freedoms. The constitution of the arab republic of egypt was the former fundamental law of egypt. The independence of the judiciar, the truth as it is. The military o appointing the defense minister o the military budget o. Constitutional amendments entrench repression human. Number 28 january 20 an official counts disagree ballots after polls closed in bani sweif, about 115 km 71.
This is our constitution, egypt is the gift of the nile for egyptians and the gift of egyptians to humanity. Dec 06, 20 draft dated 2 december 20 of the constitution of the arab republic of egypt prepared pursuant to article 29 of the constitutional declaration dated 8 july 20 unofficial translation prepared by international idea. Dec 06, 20 with a popular referendum on egypt s draft constitution expected in january, the final draft has been submitted to interim president adly mansour for his approval. Dec 09, 2015 egyptian protesters burn a police vehicle during a demonstration against the muslim brotherhood and president morsi at altahrir square, cairo, 3 march 20 photo hh what is clear, is that egypt became polarized between morsis islamist supporters and his opponents, including leftists, liberals and secularists. Elections in egypt the international foundation for electoral systems. Draft dated 2 december 20 of the constitution of the arab republic of egypt. Proposed amendments to the constitution, october 20 article 19 free word centre, 60 farringdon rd, london ec1r 3ga. The egyptian people are part of the arab nation and work for the realization of its comprehensive unity. He also emphasized that he is committed to two 4year presidential terms, and that he is against changing this system, adding.
We and our future generations are masters in a sovereign homeland that is master of its destiny. Because the 1923 constitution is the first of its kind in establishing the modern egyptian state, the contextual analysis of this constitution is related to egypt s revolution and secession from the ottoman empire. Representatives from across egyptian society presented. Freedom, human dignity, and social justice are the rights of every citizen. Nov 08, 20 the political regime of the arab republic of egypt is based upon the multiparty system within the framework of the basic principles and components of the egyptian society stipulated by the constitution.
The arab republic of egypt is a socialist democratic state based on the alliance of the working forces of the people. English translation of the egyptian constitution 20. Entities must save the information electronically whenever. For a comprehensive political history in english of the egyptian supreme constitutional court from the 1980s to 2000s, see tamir moustafa, the struggle for constitutional power. The egyptian constitution of 2014, the convention on the rights of the child, the african charter on.
Introduction to the laws of kurdistan, iraq working paper. Constitution of the arab republic of egypt department of justice. Egypt independent, almasry alyoum daily, egypt pdf in english pdf in english. The battle for egypts constitution o n december 26, 2012, egyptian president mohamed morsi signed off on a new constitution. Comparing egypts constitutions carnegie endowment for. In 20, in the aftermath of the military coup detat, many islamized articles have been banned from the 2012 egyptian constitution and almost one hundred firmly inclined towards the respect of human rights and the absolutim on freedom of belief have been added. National referendum on constitutional amendments takes. The egyptian constitution of 2014 was passed in a referendum in january 2014.
Blessed with a unique location and history, the arab nation of egypt is the heart of. December 1, 20, is meant to replace egypt s 2012 constitution, which was written by an islamist majority and approved by a december 2012 referendum with 63 percent of the vote. The report of the parliaments legislative committee has embedded the final legal context of the proposed constitutional amendments, including adding 10 new articles and amending 14 others, while an article was added to repeal the titles of two chapters of the constitution. Voter turnout, however, shows another side to what is a very complex story. George has previously written posts on egypt s constitutional referendum, elections in saudi arabia, and the trial of seif al islam al gaddafi in libya the development and adoption of a new egyptian constitution has received a lot of attention in the news in recent months. It was suspended by the military in july 20, following former president morsis ousting. Constitution is invalid to the extent of the inconsistency.
English translation of egypts 20 draft constitution atlantic council. The egyptian constitution issued on september 11 1971 and amended by a decision of the peoples assembly issued on april 30 1980, defines the main characteristics and features of the ruling system in egypt. On 3 july 20, the constitution was suspended by order of the egyptian army. This is our constitution, egypt is the gift of the nile for egyptians and the gift of. Egypts constitution of 2014 with amendments through 2019. The icj today expressed its grave concern over amendments to egypt s 2014 constitution proposed by the house of representatives yesterday, which could increase president elsisis control over the judiciary, extend his rule for 15 more years, expand the jurisdiction of military courts to prosecute civilians and broaden the militarys powers. The constitution of the arab republic of egypt is the fundamental law of egypt. The constitutional history of modern egypt can be traced back to the egyptian revolution of 1919. In an interview with cnbc in late 2017, egypt s abdel fattah alsisi categorically denied an intention to amend the egyptian constitution. In 20, in the aftermath of the military coup detat, many islamized articles have.
Indepth analysis of the main elements of the new constitution. It was signed into law by president mohamed morsi on 26 december 2012, after it was approved by the constituent assembly on 30 november 2012 and passed in a referendum held 1522 december 2012 with 64% support, and a turnout of 33%. Egypt polls close after 3day vote to extend elsissis rule. Prior to the egyptian revolution within the arab spring, womens rights issues in egypt were high on the. In this respect the study calls for egypt to uphold a zero tolerance policy on violence against children, and provide the means and tools to help parents, care givers and schools staff to use positive discipline methods with children. Egypts new constitution was adopted on december 22, 2012. Egypt s controversial constitutional amendments nathan j. The third phase after june 30, 20 this constitution with islamist features did not remain in force for long. Tracing a state and its language from province to republic.
This latter issue did cause pragmatisms on the freedom of worship. It was not a cheerful occasion for many politically active egyptians, following one of the most intensely, dangerously polarized months in recent egyptian history. The polling was carried out over a threeday period throughout the country. As the egyptian constitution has identified itself with a religion, i. Prepared pursuant to article 29 of the constitutional declaration dated 8 july. Relevant entities that hold information must keep the information at their disposal in an orderly and accessible manner to make it easier for the officer in charge to obtain and disseminate. The icj today expressed its grave concern over amendments to egypt s 2014 constitution proposed by the house of representatives yesterday, which could increase president elsisis control over the judiciary, extend his rule for 15 more years, expand the jurisdiction of military courts to prosecute. The carter center encourages egyptians to initiate an inclusive political. A simple majority is required for the amendments to go into effect. Egypts government services portal laws and constitution. We have a new constitution now, and i am not with conducting any constitutional amendments during this period. An overview of structural imbalances in egypt article.
The egyptian people, is the sole source of authority. On april 16, 2019, 531 members of egypt s house of representatives voted to approve a set of constitutional amendments to the countrys 2014 constitution. The 2014 egyptian constitution zurich open repository and archive. Egypt polls close after 3day vote to extend elsissis rule, associated press apr. Number 28 january 20 an official counts disagree ballots after. The egyptian constitution second article states islam is the religion of the state and arabic its official.
On 8 july 20, the interim president issued a 33article constitutional. Study of the present egyptian constitution and the law. It replaced the 2011 provisional constitution of egypt, adopted in 2011 following the egyptian revolution. Islam, which has its own set of rules and laws, it has become mandatory to look, in an objective manner, into how basic human rights and specifically the freedom of other beliefs and religions under islamic sharia law could be possibly. Following rising agitations against britain, which had governed the territory as a protectorate since 1914, and increasing demands for independence, british rule over the territory was formally terminated under the terms of a joint declaration between britain and egypt in 1922.
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