Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Constitutionalism and Legal Order in Egyptian Transitions

Ahmed El-Sayed, Department of Research, Helwan University Maha Al-Hussein, Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza Ahmed Gaber, Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18895005
Published: September 7, 2009

Abstract

Egypt has experienced significant political transitions in recent decades, including military coups followed by democratic elections. Constitutionalism and legal order have been central to these transitions. The analysis is based on a review of secondary sources such as court decisions, legislative documents, and scholarly articles to assess the impact of constitutions on legal practices in Egypt. There has been a notable increase in the number of constitutional challenges filed by civil society organizations against government actions, reflecting growing awareness of human rights issues. Egypt's constitutional framework has gradually strengthened judicial independence and human rights protections over time, though implementation remains inconsistent. The Egyptian legal system should further integrate constitutional principles into its operational procedures to ensure greater adherence to the rule of law.

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Ahmed El-Sayed, Maha Al-Hussein, Ahmed Gaber (2009). Constitutionalism and Legal Order in Egyptian Transitions. Journal of Human Rights, Humanitarianism, and Transitional Justice in Africa, Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18895005

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AfricanizationDecolonialityLegal PluralismPostcolonial TheoryConstitutional DesignRule of LawCritical Legal Studies

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