Egyptian court lessens military powers

An Egyptian court removed a decree that allowed the military to arrest civilians.

Former President Hosni Mubarak used the decree to intimidate Islamists.

Judge Ali Fikry, of the Cairo administrative court, said, " The court has blocked the decision of the Justice Minister that gave military and military intelligence officers power of arrest."

The decision came after the Supreme Constitutional Court dissolved the lower house of parliament in an attempt to weaken the Muslim Brotherhood.

"We do not accept having a president without powers. The solution being worked out now is scaling back those restrictions so that President Morsi can deliver to the people what he promised," said Presidential aide Essam Haddad.

Morsi will be sworn in on Saturday.



 

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