Police Force
What is the name of the police Force in Egypt?
The Egyptian National Police
When did the Judicial System emerge?
The 19th Century
What was one of the main issues of prisons in Egypt?
They were often overcrowded.
What was one form of abuse they faced?
Physical, environmental, etc
Is there a death penalty in Egypt?
Yes
What is the police Force made up of?
Criminal Investigations, Public Security, Traffic Police, and Central Security Forces
What is the role of judges?
To help determine the constitutionality of laws.
What's an example of how the prisoners were neglected?
They weren't given medical attention
What did these correctional facilities lack?
Space and cleanliness.
What method does Egypt use?
Hanging
What is an example of extra equipment police carry on them?
Tear gas and flash bangs
What is their highest court?
The Supreme Constitutional Court
What typically happens to the prisoners after they are released?
They go back to crime.
What basic necessities did they lack, creating a form of punishment?
Food and drinkable water.
What is Egypt ranked as far as execution number?
Third in the World
What is the purpose of the police?
To serve the citizens
What is the Judicial System made of?
A mixture of Napoleonic Code and Islamic Law
What were many people reporting about these prisons?
That they were staying there while facing no charges.
What is Tashrifa?
The collective physical punishment
In the last 10 years, which year has the largest amount of executions?
2020
What are the tiers of the court system?
The Courts of First Instance, Court of Appeals, and The Court of Cassation.
Whats the main focus?
Incapacitation, not rehabilitation.
What is the form of physical abuse called?
Tashrifa
What has happened to the prison population over time?
The prison population of Egypt has increased, nearly tripled.