The report on the “Independence of the Judiciary in Egypt” describes in detail the main features of the Egyptian judiciary, with particular focus on the fundamental problems affecting its independence. The examples cited in the report illustrate the practical consequences that a lack of independence can have on the rights of individuals.
It includes a series of detailed recommendations concerning the constitutional and legal changes that are required in order to achieve a level of judicial independence in accordance with international standards. The recommendations are primarily directed towards the Egyptian authorities who are urged to demonstrate genuine political will in order to achieve real and substantial progress in this area. Other recommendations are directed towards civil society, whose role should not be underestimated.
The report is designed to become a resource tool for all actors in the judicial system, and for Egyptian civil society organisations that wish to engage actively in the process of promotion and strengthening judicial independence. Having been involved in the drafting of this report, these organisations should now start or continue to promote the reform process.