On the Court decision against former President Morsi and more than a hundred individuals in Egypt: Statement of the High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini

EU News 138/2015

Brussels, 17/05/2015
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The court decision to seek the death penalty for former President Mohamed Morsi and more than 100 of his supporters, in connection with a mass jail break in 2011, was taken at the end of a mass trial that was not in line with Egypt's obligations under international law.

The Egyptian judicial authorities have the responsibility to ensure, in line with international standards, defendants' rights to a fair trial and proper and independent investigations. As the EU, we are confident the sentence will be revised during the appeal process. Stability and rule of law should be guaranteed.

The EU opposes capital punishment under all circumstances. The death penalty is cruel and inhumane, fails to act as a deterrent and represents an unacceptable denial of human dignity and integrity.

Source and additional information:
http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150517_04_en.htm

File Photo: Discussion between Mohamed Morsi, on the right, and Catherine Ashton Date: 19/06/2013 Reference: P-023497/00-04 Location: Cairo (C)EU, 2013 URL

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