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Freedom and Justice Party Chairman Urges Pakistan Pressure to Halt Assad Syrian Massacres

As Dr. Morsi meets with Pakistani Ambassador in Cairo, expresses hope for stronger industrial and trade ties, and calls for urgent action to stop bloodshed in Syria.

1000 Nominees for Egypt’s Constituent Assembly to Write New National Charter

Beltagy confirms that all sectors, classes and denominations of the Egyptian people will take part in the drafting of the new Constitution for modern, industrious, post-revolution Egypt.

Egyptian Judiciary Refutes Constituent Assembly Invalidity Claims

Dr. Farid Ismail reiterates that the Freedom and Justice Party seeks to involve everyone in the drafting of the country’s first post-revolution Constitution.

Freedom and Justice Party Proposes President, Ministers Prosecution Law

Egyptian Parliament approves the Freedom and Justice Party proposal for a draft law that would enable the People’s Assembly to bring erring presidents or cabinet ministers to trial.

Constituent Assembly Drafting Egyptian Constitution to Include 50% from Parliament, 50% from Outside Sources

The Joint Committee of the Egyptian People's Assembly and Shura Council finally settle on the Freedom and Justice Party’s suggestion for composition of the Constituent Assembly to be tasked with

In Response to ElBaradei’s Comment, Law Experts Assert Constituent Assembly All-Inclusive, Parliament Fully Legitimate

Surprised at Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei’s remarks in which he seemed to throw doubt on the legitimacy of the recently elected Egyptian parliament, and his open criticism of the Constituent Assembly,

Osama Yassin: 50% Parliamentarians for Constituent Assembly is Middle Course Among All Proposals

Although world constitutions are typically written by committees or assemblies comprising mostly members of any given country’s parliament, Egypt’s FJP seeks a true middle ground approach.

Dr. Zaghloul Reveals Scientific Research System Needs Complete Overhaul

Dr. Susan Zaghloul, the first woman to win a parliamentary ‘Individuals’ seat underlines need for women's representation in the Constituent Assembly of the Egyptian Constitution.

FJP Female MPs: We Cooperate With Everyone in Parliament; Women Play Major Role

MP Azza Al-Garf believes that women are playing a significant role in Egyptian Parliament; but must play an even more positive part in the rejuvenation of their homeland.

MP Fateh Al-Bab: Christians Are Partners in Nation, Homeland, Parliament, Revolution, Constitution-Writing

Beyond proportions of representation in the Constituent Assembly, Egypt’s Freedom and Justice party seeks a Constitution that will be applied on the ground, not just legally fabulous texts.