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Verdict on Qandil dismissal, imprisonment case set for 15 January
Egypt
January 8, 2013
Verdict on Qandil dismissal, imprisonment case set for 15 January
The Dokki Misdemeanor Court is scheduled to issue a verdict on 15 January in a case filed against Prime Minister…
Monday’s papers: The aftermath of Morsy’s declaration
Egypt
November 26, 2012
Monday’s papers: The aftermath of Morsy’s declaration
Almost all local newspapers highlight the massive stock market plunge on their front pages Monday. In the third largest single-day drop…
Some courts operate normally as others strike
Egypt
November 25, 2012
Some courts operate normally as others strike
Courts in Alexandria, Damanhour and Minya suspended work for the second day on Sunday, while many other courts around the…
The judicial thorn: Islamists fight tough battle for the judiciary
Egypt
October 16, 2012
The judicial thorn: Islamists fight tough battle for the judiciary
Just a few hours after judges heard about President Mohamed Morsy’s decision to dismiss the public prosecutor, they were able…
Top court commissioners preparing report on Shura Council legality
Egypt
August 30, 2012
Top court commissioners preparing report on Shura Council legality
The commissioners of the Supreme Constitutional Court are currently preparing a final report on the parliamentary elections law, to advise…
State Council General Assembly names third Coptic chairman
Egypt
August 27, 2012
State Council General Assembly names third Coptic chairman
The State Council General Assembly on Sunday named Ghebrial Abdel Malak the new council chairman for the judicial year starting…
New powers transferred to Supreme Judicial Council
Egypt
August 15, 2012
New powers transferred to Supreme Judicial Council
The Supreme Judicial Council has essentially taken authority over the Judicial Inspection Department from the Justice Ministry since 11…
Israel stops Palestinians from suing, activists say
World
August 8, 2012
Israel stops Palestinians from suing, activists say
JERUSALEM — Human rights lawyers say Israel's Justice Ministry is making it tough for Palestinians and migrants to file suit…
293 people referred to trial over cabinet clashes
Egypt
May 7, 2012
293 people referred to trial over cabinet clashes
The judges investigating the clashes that took place last December in front of the cabinet building decided on Monday to…
Egyptian court workers enter second day of nationwide strike
Egypt
February 29, 2012
Egyptian court workers enter second day of nationwide strike
Egyptian court and prosecution services workers went on strike nationwide for a second day Wednesday over what they call authorities’…