On Court's ruling in Egypt: Statement of the Spokesperson

EU News 24/2015

Brussels, 02/02/2015
150201_02_en

Today's decision of a Court in Egypt to sentence 183 defendants to death following a mass trial is in violation of Egypt's international human rights obligations.

We call on the Egyptian judicial authorities to ensure that due legal process is followed, in line with international standards.

The EU opposes capital punishment under all circumstances and considers it cruel and inhuman, failing to act as a deterrent and representing a denial of human dignity and integrity.

Source and additional information:
http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150201_02_en.htm

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