1. Company LOGO Judge. Amr Abd El – Moaty Legal Consultant – Ministry of Justice amrda1974@hotmail.com

2. Presentation Outline 2 Idea of the Guide Law Aims & Goals of the Guide Law Legislative Analysis of the Guide Law

3. The Guide Law How an idea became a reality? The Guide Law How an idea became a reality?  In 2013, the Center of Legal & Judicial Studies within the Ministry of Justice has organized a seminar “ Prevention of Defamation of Religions“.  This seminar had discussed the different challenges related to the Defamation of Religions with especial focus on the legal matters.  The seminar reached several conclusions including the importance and need for a regional updated module law.  A further step, was to draft the module law and present it to the Arab Council of the Ministers of Justice within the Arab League.  After, a long, constructive dialogue between member states of the Arab League, the Council in its (29) Annual Session have adopted the amended version of the Guide Law. 3

4. Aims & Goals Of The Arab Guide Law Aims & Goals Of The Arab Guide Law  Provide “Legislative Technical Assistance” to Member States of Arab League.  Present a balanced solutions for the :- Respect of Religions & Freedom of Expression 4

5. Main Features Of The Arab Guide Law Main Features Of The Arab Guide Law  The Guide Law have the following characteristics:- Legislative Treatment. Comprehensive Legal Framework. Flexible Provisions. 5

6. Main Legislative Components of the Arab Guide Law Main Legislative Components of the Arab Guide Law 6 Penal Provisions Procedural Provisions General Provisions  The Guide is divided into ( 3 ) Chapters.  Consisted of ( 25 ) Articles.

7. First Legislative Component :- Enshrines Freedom, respect, Citizenship & Tolerance First Legislative Component :- Enshrines Freedom, respect, Citizenship & Tolerance  Articles (2) & (3) of the Guide Law ensures the following Core Values of Human Rights:- Respect of religions is one of the main pillars of human rights, freedom & citizenship. Tolerance & dialogue is indispensable for respect of religions. Rule of law defines what is considered as defamation of law. 7

8. Second Legislative Component :- Preventative measures against defamation of Religions Second Legislative Component :- Preventative measures against defamation of Religions  Articles (6) – (20) defines the acts & offences that consist defamation of religions, including :- Vandalism or destroy of worship places. Insulting religions. Desecrating of holy books. Disrespecting of messengers, their families & companions. 8

9. Third Legislative Component :- Provide other Alternatives legal procedural Third Legislative Component :- Provide other Alternatives legal procedural  Articles (21) – (25) of the Guide Law provide other legal procedures for example:- Authority of the Judiciary to ban dissemination or publish of religions defamation offences. Stipulate civil compensations against defamation offences. 9

10. Conclusions  The Arab Guide Law is the first of its kind on the regional level.  The Arab Guide Law presents a comprehensive flexible legislative framework for the defamation of religions, in accordance to core values and rules of Human Rights.  The Guide Law ensures a balanced protection of the respect of religions & freedom of speech. 10

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