Egypt’s judiciary takes bold step in showdown with Sisi

The Egyptian State Council decided to defy the law on the appointment of the heads of judicial bodies and nominated only Judge Yahya Dakroury, in a move that may stir a dispute with the president.
A view of the High Court of Justice in Cairo, Egypt, January 21, 2016. Egypt's highest appeals court adjourned the retrial of former president Hosni Mubarak until April on charges over the killing of protesters during the 2011 uprising that ended his 30-year rule. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany - RTX23D41
A view of the High Court of Justice in Cairo, Jan. 21, 2016. - REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
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CAIRO — Egypt’s State Council General Assembly surprised Egyptian judicial and political circles May 13 by putting forward their most senior judge, Yahya Dakroury, as the single nominee to head the council.

The terms of the heads of the State Lawsuits Authority, the Administrative Prosecution and the Supreme Judicial Council expire June 30. Also, the current head of the State Council will reach retirement age and his post will become vacant July 19.

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