Administrative Prosecution Authority:
The Administrative Prosecution is an independent judicial body that investigates administrative
and financial violations, as well as others referred to it. In respect of such offenses it shall have
the powers vested on it to impose disciplinary sanctions. Appeals against its decisions are
heard by the relevant disciplinary court at the Council of State. This authority shall also move
and initiate disciplinary proceedings and appeals before the courts of the Council of State, in
accordance with the law.
Independent National Councils:
National Council for Human Rights:
The Council, established by Law No. 94 of 2003, and amended by Law No. 197 of 2017, seeks
to achieve human dignity, and to define and defend human rights, as well as to coordinate with
all State bodies in order to achieve its objectives in accordance with international human rights
conventions ratified by Egypt. Representatives of the Council are entitled to visit prisons to
ensure that all detainees enjoy their rights guaranteed by the Constitution and the law, as
detailed in the aforementioned legislation, which guarantees the Council full independence in
accordance with the Constitution. Its members are also allowed access as participants in judicial
proceedings involving victims of any violation of human rights.
National Council for Women:
The Council was established by Presidential Decree No. 90 of 2000 to work for the
advancement of women in Egypt, to resolve their problems and to eliminate all forms of
discrimination against them in order to implement Egypt's obligations under the Convention on
the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. The Council shall develop and
follow up national plans and propose policies in the field of women's development, helping to
enable women to play their vital role in society and in comprehensive development programs. It
also coordinates with non-governmental organizations and equal opportunity units within the
relevant
ministries
to
eliminate
all
forms
National Council for Childhood and Motherhood:
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of
discrimination
against
women.