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Al-Ahram Weekly
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egyptian lawyers to escalate strike on 7, 8 July over litigation fees increase
The Egyptian Lawyers Syndicate announced on Wednesday that all lawyers across the country will boycott court proceedings and refrain from dealing with court treasuries on 7 and 8 July as part of a broader campaign aimed at protesting the increase in litigation fees. The decision, issued in an official circular by the syndicate following its assembly meeting, applies to all levels of court and legal institutions. It urges regional syndicate branches to prepare for the strike and coordinate with relevant authorities to ensure smooth execution. Regional branches are responsible for implementing the necessary logistical and procedural steps and the appropriate mechanisms. This move comes as part of a broader initiative that began earlier this year, when lawyers across Egypt launched protests calling for pension reforms, improved healthcare coverage, and the safeguarding of professional dignity within the justice system. According to a statement, Abdel-Halim Allam, the syndicate's head, will formally notify all concerned authorities of the planned action, and they will be responsible for the legal framework and its consequences. In March, the heads of the Council of Appeal Courts decided to increase judicial fees for digitization services, sparking nationwide anger from the legal community in Egypt. In response, the Lawyers Syndicate urged its members across all governorates to participate in protests as an initial step in a broader plan to oppose the new charges. On 14 April, Egyptian lawyers launched the first stage of their escalation campaign against the decision by holding a 30-minute protest outside courthouses nationwide. On 18 May, they organized another two-day general strike, during which they refrained from attending hearings in all criminal courts nationwide. On 29 May, they organized a nationwide protest at the primary courts' headquarters (also known as courts of first instance) in all governorates. The protests highlight the legal community's growing concerns over what they view as unjustified financial burdens on litigants and a potential barrier to accessing justice. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Lawyers protest against judicial fees hike Thursday - Courts & Law
Egyptian Lawyers staged protests coordinated by regional bar associations Thursday, in front of all primary courts nationwide, in a continued to oppose recent increases in judicial fees, according to a Lawyers Syndicate's statement. Local branches of the Bar Association organized the protests in response to recent decisions by the Council of Appeal Court heads to impose new fees on digitization services, a measure lawyers described as violating the constitution and the law. The protests came in execution of the resolutions passed during a joint meeting between the General Syndicate Council and heads of regional bar branches, led by the head of the Lawyers Syndicate in Cairo, Abdel-Halim Allam. The gathering aimed to form a united front to challenge the new fee structure imposed by judicial authorities. Allam also chaired an operations room to monitor the nationwide implementation of the protest decisions. He emphasized the importance of unity and commitment during this critical phase, stating that 'the current stage demands cohesion and dedication to serve the nation, protect the dignity of the legal profession, and uphold the Bar's stature.' The lawyers' syndicate has vowed to continue escalating measures against what it deems illegal service fees introduced under the pretext of digital modernisation. The syndicate shared images of protests across multiple governorates on its official Facebook page, including Ismailia, Suez, Mahalla, Port Said, Beni Suef, Fayoum, Dakahliya, Gharbia, Sohag, and Helwan. Additional protests were organized outside courts in Sohag, Giza, Fayoum, Kafr El-Sheikh, North Sinai, Alexandria, Qalyoubiya, and New Cairo. This strike is the third of its kind to protest against the increase in judicial fees. On 14 April, Egyptian lawyers launched the first stage of their escalation campaign against the decision, holding a 30-minute protest outside courthouses nationwide. On 18 May, lawyers organized another two-day nationwide general strike, boycotting hearings in all criminal courts nationwide. In March, the Council of Appeal Court raised judicial fees on digitization services, sparking widespread anger from the legal community. In response, the Lawyers Syndicate called on its members across all governorates to participate in protests as an initial step in a broader plan to oppose the new charges. The protests highlight the legal community's growing concerns over what they view as unjustified financial burdens on litigants and a potential barrier to accessing justice. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
