2014 egyptian constitution pdf download

The egyptian constitution of 2014 was passed in a referendum in january. Blessed with a unique location and history, the arab nation of egypt is the heart of. Download pdf this is the unofficial translation of the constitution of egypt 2014, as published by the egyptian state information service sis website. Article 19 of the egyptian constitution of 2014 guarantees the right to education to every citizen and makes education compulsory through high school or its equivalent.

The articles thus focus on accountability mechanisms, measuring the extent to which the 2014 constitution realizes the peoples desire for checks on power and enforced accountability of state actors, whether through elected legislative representatives, through the principle of mutual checks among state institutions or through public. Comparing three versions of the egyptian constitution select a topic to highlight. In its current format, the draft law adds new offences to the large list of those already punishable by death under the penal code. Provisions of the constitution summarized preamble the new constitution is the first to be drafted in the name of the egyptian people. It was the second such document since january 2011, and the fourth considering the two temporary constitutions adopted by constitutional declaration in march. The constitution took effect after the results were announced on 18 january 2014. Egyptian prosecutors have investigated only one person on sinairelated trafficking offenses but have. Centre for islamic and middle eastern law, university of zurich, 2015. Egypt is the gift of the nile and the gift of egyptians to humanity. Pdf this article focuses on womens rights in the egyptian. Balancing leadership with civil rights alwataniyya electronic journal of islamic and middle eastern law.

Even a cursory look at the text of the 2014 egyptian constitution shows that it left many matters for the legislators to decide, including stateislam relations, military trials of civilians, and the independence of the constitutional court. A preliminary analytical commentary on key constitutional changes to the constitution of the arab republic of egypt introduced by the new 2014 constitution. A roadmap was put in place by the interim government, which included drafting a new constitution. On 3 december, the panel charged with amending egypts constitution passed a final draft of the charter to egypts interim president, adly mansour. A constitutional referendum took place from 1415 january 2014, with the overwhelming majority of voters approving the revised constitution. Egypts new constitution gets 98% yes vote world news.

This is the unofficial translation of the constitution of egypt 2014, as published by the egyptian state information service sis website. The members come from different parties and are publicly supportive of president abdelfattah alsisi. Constitution arabic the arabic version of the egyptian constitution, including amendments made in 2005. The head of the supreme national electoral commission, chief justice nabil saleeb, announced the results of the referendum on january 18 and stated that the voter turnout was 38. Pdf inserting womens rights in the egyptian constitution. It was accepted by the electorate and is now the law of the land. Draft constitution the version of december 20 refworld. The table also includes the results of the 2012 constitutional poll. Constitution of the arab republic of egypt part i the state article 1 1 the arab republic of egypt is a democratic state based on citizenship. The egyptian judiciary shall carry out its mission in defending the constitution, upholding justice and protecting rights and freedoms. The egyptian constitution included a special provision to get optimum benefits from renewable energy, promote its investments, and encourage scientific research in this sector. Voter turnout, however, shows another side to what is a very complex story.

Comparing three versions of the egyptian constitution. Taking into account the results of the referendum on the amendment of the constitution of the. Constitution of the arab republic of egypt 2014 wipo. On 3 february 2019, 155 members of parliament submitted a request to amend 12 articles of the egyptian constitution and to add nine new articles. The road of the revolution front announced on 8 january 2014 that it would vote against the constitution. The 2014 egyptian constitution by maria gloria polimeno. This is our constitution, egypt is the gift of the nile for egyptians and the gift of egyptians to humanity. The arab republic of egypt is a socialist democratic state based on the alliance of the working forces of the people. Perspectives on egypts 2014 constitution in custodia. Under the previous constitution, the function of the constitutional council was limited to checking the consistency of legislation with the constitution by referral of the president of the republic prior to its promulgation.

The freedom and justice party and the islamic bloc, which had won 65. The state shall take the necessary measures to ensure the appropriate representation of women in the houses of representatives. Electricity and renewable energy regulations in egypt. Blessed with a unique location and history, the arab nation of egypt is the heart. The 2014 constitution strengthens the independence of the judiciary and creates a more powerful constitutional jurisdiction. 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. The constitution of the arab republic of egypt is the fundamental law of egypt. Parliament should reject proposed constitutional amendments. A closer look at egypts constitution constitution 2014. Egypts government services portal laws and constitution.

The 2014 egyptian constitution by cornelis hulsman. This document was submitted to a referendum on june 23, 1956. The egyptian people are part of the arab nation and work for the realization of its comprehensive unity. We are drafting a constitution that achieves equality between us in rights and duties. While the pros and cons of the text are widely discussed, what of its inconclusiveness. In light of this, the party is expected to mainly focus on running for individual parliamentary seats. The following is a guest post by george sadek, senior legal research analyst at the law library of congress last month, a new egyptian constitution was approved in a popular referendum held on january 1415. Blessed with a unique location and history, the arab nation of egypt is the heart of the whole world. The following table shows official results of egypts 2014 constitutional referendum. This is a guest post by nathalie bernardmaugiron, senior researcher, institute of research for development, paris between 1 o and 25 january 2016, the egyptian parliament ratified in 15 days more than 300 lawdecrees. Should the 2014 egyptian constitution be amended to.

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. Constitution of egypt constitution, egypt britannica. Public consultations leading to the referendum were selective and weak. Nathalie bernardmaugiron should the 2014 egyptian constitution be amended to increase presidential powers. President mohamed morsi was removed from office in july 20, and the 2012 constitution was suspended. The first and most liberal of these was the 1923 constitution, which was promulgated just after britain declared egypts independence. On 14 february, parliament voted to advance the proposed amendments with 485 members in favour. Amnesty international is calling on the egyptian parliament to reject the. The constitutional declaration of 2011 was a measure adopted by the supreme council of the armed forces of egypt on 30 march 2011. In january 2014, egyptians approved egypts new constitution by an overwhelming majority of. Egypts government services portal egypt constitution. Egypt has operated under several constitutions, both as a monarchy and, after 1952, as a republic.

With its unique location and history, egypt is the arab heart of the world. Article 19 not only protects the right of free education, but also expands the level for which. Egyptian constitution and international law and standards. Egypts constitution between 2012 and 2014 with mohammad fadel university of toronto law wednesday, february 8, 2017. Constitution amendment procedure unamendable provisions citizenship requirements for birthright citizenship citizenship restrictions on entry or exit from the state language official or national languages language protection of language use race and ethnicity obligation to transfer wealth toread more. Amidst such global momentum and accelerating multidimensional changing production of knowledge, coupled. Who mindbank is a database of resources covering mental health, substance abuse, disability, general health, human rights and development. The law allowed third party access to the grids, and separated the governmentowned and operated egyptian electricity transmission company eetc. Egyptian constitutional declaration of 2011 wikipedia. In january 2014, egyptians approved egypt s new constitution by an overwhelming majority of 98. Indepth analysis of the main elements of the new constitution abstract despite cautious liberalisation in a few limited areas, egypts new constitution of january 2014 does not represent a new democratic departure.