Egypt - Comments on the Freedom of Expression and Information Clauses in

The nine new articles focus primarily on the political structures of government, including who is eligible to run for president, the presidential term of office (which was limited to two four-year terms), the conduct of elections, the Shura Council and the Constituent Assembly and the process of preparing a new constitution. [...] The three new articles address the respective powers of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and the Council of Ministers, as well as the tenure of power of the former, which shall continue until such time as the “People’s Assembly and Shura Council assume their responsibilities and the president of the republic is elected and assumes his position” (Article 61). [...] The Centre for Law and Democracy is a non-profit human rights organisation working internationally to provide legal expertise on foundational rights for democracy - 6 - Egypt: Comments on the Freedom of Expression and Information Clauses in the Draft Constitution Fourth, the restriction must be proportionate, in the sense that the benefits of protecting the legitimate aim outweigh the harm to free. [...] Thus, for example, in their 2007 Joint Declaration, the The UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the OAS Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and the ACHPR (African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information stated: Regulation of the media to promote di. [...] The following articles, from the section on Essential Components of the Society, raise issues regarding freedom of expression: Article 8 The divine being is inviolable and it is prohibited to deride or prejudice the divine being; or to deride the prophets and messengers of God as well as the mothers of the believers (Prophet Mohammed wives) and the Caliphs.