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Freedom and Justice Party and the Muslim Brotherhood: We Respect Rule of Law

Leaders and media spokespersons for Egypt Muslim Brotherhood and its political wing, the FJP, have expressed respect for the Administrative Court’s decision to refer elections law back to the Supreme

Heshmat: Counter-Revolution Pre-Poll Violence Aims to Prolong Transitional Period

Freedom and Justice Party lawmaker Heshmat points that the same hidden hands stoke violence ahead of every election in an attempt to keep Egypt in the chaotic phase of transformation

Freedom and Justice Party Demands Independent Investigations into Allegations of Rights Violations

Freedom and Justice Party leader Heshmat submits a formal request to Egypt Shura Council (upper house of parliament) demanding impartial inquiries into all cases of torture and fair punishment for

Sobhi Saleh: Shura Council Fully Applied Constitutional Court Election Law Ruling

Egypt Shura Council acts on Supreme Constitutional Court observations regarding draft electoral law, adopting the Court’s ruling for a number of amendments to make it fairer to all.

Erian: Those Who Fear Democracy Shun Popular Will

Reminding all that the people are the final arbitrator, Freedom and Justice Party leader Erian urges positive start to electoral procedures leading to the most important poll in Egypt’s history.

Al-Komi: Public Protest Law Awaits Societal Consensus

More research and endeavors for broad-based consensus delay discussion of amendments to Egypt’s law of public protest and demonstration which is hoped to reduce the escalating violence recently witnessed in

Erian: Senior Scholar Authority Not Involved in Legislation

Freedom and Justice Party leader Erian affirms that, according to Egypt’s new Constitution, the country’s Council of Senior Scholars plays no direct legislative role, currently entrusted to the Shura Council.

Erian: Shura Council Will Not Cause Parliamentary Elections Delay

Egypt’s Shura Council reveals that it has a set plan for fair division of electoral districts across the country, which means forthcoming parliamentary elections may not have to be postponed.

Freedom and Justice Party Welcomes Presidential Port Said Support Decision

Announcing a huge support package for the country’s three Suez Canal cities of Port Said, Suez and Ismailia, Egyptian Presidency vows effective support is soon to follow for Sinai, Upper

FJP Urges Amendment of Elections Law As Suggested by Constitutional Court

Recognizing that there is no time to lose, in order to avoid putting back parliamentary elections, Mukhtar Ashri agrees to amendments suggested by Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court.