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8 March 2022
In Egypt, women judges preside over state council hearings for the first time
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1 December 2020
Egyptian senate drafts bylaws in accordance with constitutional provisions
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26 October 2020
Egypt's president renews state of emergency
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25 August 2020
Egypt's parliament suspends discussions on bill stripping religious institution of its authority
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17 August 2020
Egypt considers draft law modifying electoral districts after introduction of list system in House elections
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6 July 2020
Egypt sets election dates for restored senate
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15 June 2020
Egyptian legislature approves amendments granting groups fair representation in parliament
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7 June 2020
Egyptian parliament's legislative committee approves draft law on Senate
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20 April 2020
In Egypt, proposed amendments to emergency law would grant president extensive powers
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7 August 2019
Concern arises that recent constitutional amendments bring the Armed Forces into Egypt's judicial system
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12 July 2019
President Sisi appoints new head of Egyptian Constitutional Court
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24 April 2019
Egyptian voters approve constitutional amendments that could keep president Sisi in office until 2030
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17 April 2019
Approved amendments to Egyptian constitution on presidential term limits will be put to a referendum
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5 April 2019
A final parliamentary vote on Egyptian constitutional amendments is expected on 14 April
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14 March 2019
Egyptian Parliament will begin hearing sessions next week on draft constitutional amendments
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