military judiciary
Military spokesperson confirms error in 4-year-old’s conviction
Egypt
February 22, 2016
Military spokesperson confirms error in 4-year-old’s conviction
A military court conviction and 28-year jail sentence for a four-year-old child, which sparked a public uproar, was actually meant…
35 accused of killing high-ranking police officer referred to military judiciary
Egypt
September 5, 2015
35 accused of killing high-ranking police officer referred to military judiciary
Egypt’s acting prosecutor general ordered on Saturday the referral of 35 defendants accused of killing a high-ranking police officer in…
Military verdicts against police revoked
Egypt
December 28, 2014
Military verdicts against police revoked
The State Council on Saturday annulled all verdicts issued by the military judiciary against members of the police force, citing…
Military judiciary chief rejects criticism against military trials for civilians
Egypt
December 3, 2013
Military judiciary chief rejects criticism against military trials for civilians
Head of the military judiciary, Major General Medhat Radwan, rejected criticism against bringing civilians to military courts, saying that the authority…
Tantawi and Anan’s referral to civil prosecution could be shortlived
Egypt
October 17, 2012
Tantawi and Anan’s referral to civil prosecution could be shortlived
When the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces held a ceremony to hand over power to then newly-elected President…
Former spy chief investigated for Rafah attack, says report
Egypt
August 30, 2012
Former spy chief investigated for Rafah attack, says report
The military judiciary has summoned lawyer Samir Sabry to testify in the case he filed against former intelligence head Mourad…
No political prisoners in military prisons, says judicial official
Egypt
July 17, 2012
No political prisoners in military prisons, says judicial official
Major General Adel Morsy, head of the military judiciary, has said that there are no political prisoners in military prisons…
Parliament approves amendments to military judiciary law
Egypt
April 22, 2012
Parliament approves amendments to military judiciary law
The People’s Assembly's Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee on Sunday approved a proposal submitted by a member of the ruling military council…
Judge postpones trial of Mikel Nabil Sanad, appoints him a lawyer
Egypt
November 1, 2011
Judge postpones trial of Mikel Nabil Sanad, appoints him a lawyer
A military court on Tuesday postponed to 13 November the retrial of blogger and activist Mikel Nabil Sanad, who is…