The Digital Safety Program aims to protect activists in the Middle East and North Africa from cyber risks.
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Since the House of Representatives began deliberating the draft Criminal Procedure Law, we have deemed it our national and constitutional duty to participate in this historic legislative process. Our engagement stems from our civic responsibility to contribute to public life and voice opinions that advance the national interest, as well
In an effort to modernize legislation and strike a balance between combating crime and safeguarding individual rights, the proposed amendment to Article (38) of the Criminal Procedure Code aims to address several issues related to the powers of judicial officers. The new text seeks to minimize the misuse of authority
The criminal justice system suffers from procedural gaps that contribute to prolonged investigations and the extended pretrial detention of defendants without a clear time limit. This results in severe violations of human rights. The impact of prolonged pretrial detention extends to the families of defendants, who bear the consequences of
Recent amendments to Article (3) of the Criminal Procedure Law aim to guarantee justice for heirs following the death of the victim. Let us examine the proposed text and its implications: Proposed Text of Article (3) by the Parliament The criminal case cannot be initiated or any investigation undertaken except
The United Nations Special Rapporteurs on Human Rights have submitted a joint memorandum to the Egyptian government regarding the new draft Criminal Procedure Law, as the House of Representatives continues its discussion of the contentious provisions within the proposed legislation. Below, the Arab Center for Law and Society Studies provides
The undersigned organizations express their deep concern over the disappearance of journalist and poet Abdulrahman Youssef Al-Qaradawi since January 8, 2025, following his boarding of a private plane bound for Abu Dhabi. This deportation was carried out in execution of a decision by the Lebanese Council of Ministers to extradite
The Arab Center for Law and Society welcomes the participation of political parties and organizations in the campaign "Towards a Fair Criminal Procedure Law." The campaign reiterates its demand that the flawed draft law be halted. You can review the campaign document, which outlines the reasons for rejecting
Amid ongoing discussions in the Egyptian Parliament regarding the draft Criminal Procedure Code, the Arab Center for Law and Society Studies has announced its support for the campaign "Together for a Fair Criminal Procedure Code." This campaign unites human rights organizations, professional syndicates, and legal experts in a
The Research and Publishing Unit at the Arab Center for Law and Society Studies is pleased to announce its addition to the Zenodo platform as a new community, providing the academic community and those working in the fields of human rights, social justice, and the rule of law with the
In a significant step aimed at enhancing access to information and expanding the scope of digital content in Arabic, the Arab Center for Law and Society Studies has contributed to the Arabic localization of the open-source platform "Ghost." "Ghost" is one of the leading global platforms
The book "Law and Schizophrenia: Governance in Egypt – On the Integration and Distinction Between the Rule of Law and the Police State" offers a unique contribution to political and social studies addressing the complex relationship between law and the state in the Egyptian context. Through its pages, author