General Provisions
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General Provisions ![]()
- Constitution of Egypt
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Section 1: General Provisions
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Article 168: Judicial independence
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| The judiciary is independent. It is vested in the courts of justice, which issue theirjudgments in accordance with the law. Its powers are defined by law. Interference injudicial affairs or in proceedings is a crime to which not statute of limitations may be applied.
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Article 169: Independence in the administration of judicial affairs
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| All judicial bodies administer their own affairs. Each has an independent budget andis consulted on the draft laws governing its affairs. This is organised by law.
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Article 170: The independence of judges
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| Judges are independent, cannot be dismissed, are subject to no other authority butthe law, and are equal in rights and duties.
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| The conditions and procedures for their appointment and disciplinary actionsagainst them are defined and regulated by the law. When delegated, their delegationis absolute, to the destinations and in the positions defined by the law, all in a mannerthat preserves the independence of the judiciary and the accomplishment of itsduties.
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Article 171: Public sessions
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| Court sessions are public, unless, for reasons of public order or morals, the courtdeems them confidential. In all cases, the verdict is given in an open session.
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| Preamble
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| State and Society
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| Political Principles
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| Social and Ethical Principles
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| Economic Principles
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| Rights and Freedoms
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| Personal Rights
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| Moral and Political Rights
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| Economic and Social Rights
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| Guarantees for the Protection of Rights and Freedoms
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| Public Authorities
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| Legislative Authority
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| Common provisions
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| Council of Representatives
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| Shura Council
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| Executive Authority
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| President
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| Cabinet
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| Judicial Authority
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| General Provisions
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| Judiciary and Public Prosecution
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| State Council
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| Supreme Constitutional Court
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| Judicial Bodies
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| The legal profession
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| The experts
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| Local Administration
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| Local Administrative Division of the State
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| Local Councils
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| National Security and Defense
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| National Security Council
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| Armed Forces
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| National Defense Council
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| Military Judiciary
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| Police
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| Independent Bodies and Regulatory Agencies
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| Regulatory Agencies
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| National Anti Corruption Commission
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| Central Auditing Organization
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| Central Bank
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| Economic and Social Council
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| National Electoral Commission
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| Independent bodies
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| Supreme Authority for Endowment Affairs
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| Supreme Authority for Heritage Conservation
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| National Council for Education and Scientific Research
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| Independent Press and Media Organizations
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| Final And Transitional Provisions
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| Amendments to the Constitution
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| Transitional Provisions
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