The proposed Egyptian criminal code reforms codify repression and shield authorities from accountability under the guise of legality. This statement was originally published on cihrs.org on 15 ...

Egypt’s draft criminal code threatened the rights of defendants, journalists, and civil society. Civil society groups now call on parliament to revise the law to meet human rights obligations. This ...

“Instead of seizing the opportunity to introduce much-needed protections and safeguards for detainees’ and defendants’ human rights, and end arbitrary detention, Egyptian legislators are intent on ...

Over 20 rights groups welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi’s refusal to sign a highly criticized draft Criminal Code on Tuesday, calling it a step in the right direction. Sisi’s move sends ...