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Looking forward to this discussion tonight featuring my CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance colleagues and other leaders in the field!

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I believe that the proposed new Criminal Procedure Code in Egypt poses a significant threat to the entire judicial system. Legalizing warrantless searches, reducing the role of lawyers in defending their clients, and criminalizing trial monitoring are direct attacks on citizens' rights and dismantle the foundations of criminal justice. Passing such a law would represent a serious regression from the principles that uphold the rule of law and justice.   This is a great and highly important piece on the draft Criminal Procedure Code in Egypt by Mai El-Sadany.

Rape survivors speak out about treatment by criminal justice system Rape survivors have spoken out about their mistreatment by the criminal justice system, describing how they were treated as "outsiders" and "a bit of evidence". The women shared their experiences with the Criminal Justice Committee, highlighting the need for more support for complainants in rape cases. While some expressed concerns about proposed reforms, such as judge-only trials and reducing the number of jurors, they emphasised the importance of a survivor-centric justice system. One survivor stated, "I felt humiliated, I felt abused, I felt like I was treated like a criminal." The survivors called for change and emphasised the need for a more consistent and trauma-informed approach to justice. Their testimonies were given during the scrutiny of the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill. Stay ahead of the latest news and trends impacting the Scottish legal industry ➡️ https://buff.ly/31Pc2G9 #scotslaw #law #Legal #lawyers #criminaljustice #justicesystem

NEW: #Egypt is considering a new Criminal Procedure Code that, if passed, threatens to destroy the country's entire criminal justice system--normalizing warrantless searches, eating away at the role of lawyers in their clients’ defense, and criminalizing trial monitoring, among other alarming provisions. So what's in the law and why does this matter? Our Executive Director Mai El-Sadany writes for Lawfare: https://lnkd.in/gGMcC3gT. #HumanRights #RuleofLaw #Egypt #CriminalJustice

A great and highly important piece on the draft Criminal Procedure Code in Egypt by Mai El-Sadany

🚨 **New Article Alert: Commonwealth v. Christian Ochoa** 🚨 Dive into our latest analysis of the significant Pennsylvania Superior Court case, **Commonwealth v. Christian Ochoa**, where critical issues of search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment were addressed. The court's detailed examination provides important insights into the constitutional standards for traffic stops and consent to search. Key Highlights: 🔍 The implications of reasonable suspicion in traffic stops. 📜 Detailed review of the court's reasoning regarding unlawful detention. ⚖️ The crucial role of the exclusionary rule in protecting constitutional rights. As always, understanding these rulings helps us better navigate the complex legal landscape and defend our clients' rights effectively. #LegalUpdate #FourthAmendment #ConstitutionalLaw #LegalInsights #CriminalDefense #DUI #TrafficStops #ConsentToSearch #ExclusionaryRule

Welcome Shabana Mahmood MP to her new role as Secretary of State for Justice ⚖️ We have a manifesto of the changes we want to see in the criminal justice system to end wrongful convictions and reform the UK's criminal appeals system - https://lnkd.in/ea4TcbQ7 #JusticeReform #WrongfulConvictions #InsideJustice #CriminalAppeals #UKJustice #LegalReform #ForensicScience #FairTrial #JusticeForAll

I’ve authored an article for Live Law examining the legality of frequent Parole granted to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, addressing public concerns and suggesting way forward. You can access the piece here: https://lnkd.in/gGdRXcVg

Please read my Substack column on the crisis facing our criminal courts. We are losing public defenders in droves causing massive problems in getting indigent defendants representation.