On November 15, 2026, Egyptian Justice Minister Mahmoud Helmy El-Sharif witnessed the oath-taking ceremony for new members of the State Lawsuits Authority and the Administrative Prosecution, at the Higher Court of Justice in Cairo. The ceremony was attended by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who is also the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, and several high-ranking judicial officials, including the President of the Court of Cassation and the Public Prosecutor.
In his address to the gathering, Minister El-Sharif expressed his pride in the judicial assembly, which reflects the integration of Egypt's justice institutions. He emphasized that the absorption of new judges with diverse experiences enriches the judiciary's capacity to dispense justice and provide citizens with speedy trials and access to their rights. The Minister congratulated the newly appointed officials and urged them to uphold the principles of justice and treat people with dignity.
Minister El-Sharif highlighted that this event reflects the Egyptian state's commitment to prioritizing justice, in line with President El-Sisi's directives to support the judiciary and achieve expedited justice. He praised the role of the Ministry of Justice in fostering cooperation between judicial bodies and enhancing the capabilities of judicial staff. The Minister also thanked the State Lawsuits Authority and the Administrative Prosecution for providing the judiciary with a distinguished group of members.
President of the Court of Cassation, Rabie Labna, also addressed the ceremony, welcoming the new members of the Egyptian judiciary. He emphasized that their joining from two esteemed judicial bodies is a continuation of their honorable past and a transition to a noble responsibility. Labna stressed that the oath taken by the new judges is a pledge before God and that judicial independence is a fundamental guarantee for the rule of law.
Labna urged the new judges to prioritize fairness and avoid hasty judgments, recognizing that the files of cases often contain people's hopes, pains, rights, and destinies. He emphasized that the judiciary grants its members the authority to decide between individuals but also demands that they be accountable and avoid any suspicion of impropriety. The Minister of Justice and the President of the Court of Cassation reiterated their commitment to supporting cooperation between judicial bodies.
The Egyptian Ministry of Justice has affirmed its continued support for cooperation and coordination between different judicial bodies, utilizing all available technical and administrative resources to develop training programs. This aims to enable judges and prosecutors to carry out their vital role effectively and consolidate the pillars of expedited justice and the rule of law in Egypt.
The oath-taking ceremony marks a significant step in the careers of the newly appointed judges and prosecutors, who will play a crucial role in upholding justice and the rule of law in Egypt. The event highlights the Egyptian government's commitment to supporting the judiciary and ensuring the effective administration of justice.
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- The Egyptian Justice Minister witnessed the oath-taking ceremony for new judges and prosecutors at the Higher Court of Justice in Cairo.
