General Provisions |
General Provisions- Constitution of Egypt |
Chapter 2: General Provisions |
Article 219: Principles of Islamic Sharia |
The principles of Islamic Sharia include general evidence, foundational rules, rules ofjurisprudence, and credible sources accepted in Sunni doctrines and by the larger community.
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Article 220: Capital |
Cairo is the capital of the state. The capital may be moved by law.
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Article 221: National flag |
The national flag, the state’s emblem, decorations, insignia, seal and the nationalanthem are defined by law.
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Article 222: Validity of existing law |
Provisions stipulated by laws and regulations prior to the proclamation of thisConstitution remain valid and in force. They may not be amended or repealed exceptin accordance with the regulations and procedures prescribed in the Constitution.
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Article 223: Promulgation of laws |
Laws are published in the Official Gazette within 15 days from the date of theirissuance, to be effective 30 days from the day following the date of publication,unless the law specifies a different date.
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Provisions of the laws apply only from the date of their enforcement and have noretroactive effect. However, with the approval of a two-thirds majority of themembers of the Council of Representatives, provisions to the contrary may be madein articles pertaining to non-criminal and non-tax-related matters.
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Article 224: Electoral system |
Elections of the Council of Representatives, Shura Council and local councils are heldin accordance with the system of individual candidacy, a list-based system, acombination of the two, or any other electoral system defined by law.
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Article 225: Entry into force |
This Constitution is in force as of the date of announcing the public approval of it in areferendum, based on a majority of valid votes of the referendum participants.
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Preamble |
State and Society |
Political Principles |
Social and Ethical Principles |
Economic Principles |
Rights and Freedoms |
Personal Rights |
Moral and Political Rights |
Economic and Social Rights |
Guarantees for the Protection of Rights and Freedoms |
Public Authorities |
Legislative Authority |
Common provisions |
Council of Representatives |
Shura Council |
Executive Authority |
President |
Cabinet |
Judicial Authority |
General Provisions |
Judiciary and Public Prosecution |
State Council |
Supreme Constitutional Court |
Judicial Bodies |
The legal profession |
The experts |
Local Administration |
Local Administrative Division of the State |
Local Councils |
National Security and Defense |
National Security Council |
Armed Forces |
National Defense Council |
Military Judiciary |
Police |
Independent Bodies and Regulatory Agencies |
Regulatory Agencies |
National Anti Corruption Commission |
Central Auditing Organization |
Central Bank |
Economic and Social Council |
National Electoral Commission |
Independent bodies |
Supreme Authority for Endowment Affairs |
Supreme Authority for Heritage Conservation |
National Council for Education and Scientific Research |
Independent Press and Media Organizations |
Final And Transitional Provisions |
Amendments to the Constitution |
Transitional Provisions |