Egypt approved the new Constitution in referendum

Updated : 26-Jan-2014

Egypt approved the new Constitution in a referendum held by the Egypt’s electoral commission on 18 January 2014.The proposed new Constitution was drafted by a 50-member committee headed by Amr Moussa in December 2013.

Main features of new Constitution

• The President can serve a term of four years for two times and can be impeached by the Parliament.
• Islam remains the state religion but it provides for absolute religious freedom giving some protection to minorities (Christians and Jews).
• The state guarantees equality between men and women.
• Parties may not be formed on the grounds of religion, race, gender or geography.
• Military to appoint defence minister for next eight years.