00:00The United Nations Human Rights Office has voiced serious concerns over Egypt's proposed amendments
00:05to its Code of Criminal Procedure calling for greater transparency and alignment with international human rights standards
00:12as the legislation awaits presidential approval.
00:16We have raised concerns over provisions of law that will grant public prosecutors broad discriminatory powers
00:22related to pretrial detention, interception of communications and travel bans.
00:27This law would also provide for other measures adversely impacting the right to effective legal representation
00:35and on accountability for the conduct of public officials.
00:39Last-minute amendments were reportedly made to the draft law before it was sent to the President for his approval.
00:46Egypt has faced growing scrutiny in recent years over the judicial and security practices,
00:51particularly regarding prolonged pretrial detention and limits on civil liberties.
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