Tahani al-Gebali

thumb|Tahani al-Gebali Tahani al-Gebali(Arabic: تهاني الجبالي; 20 November 1950 – 9 January 2022) was an Egyptian judge and a past Vice President of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt. Quotes They should go and say “no.” I am personally going to say “no” because we were not even given the chance to comment on the amendments. Tahani al-Gebali explains why she opposed the 2011 constitutional amendments, arguing that the public and legal experts were denied meaningful participation in the constitutional process. The president does not have the right to issue constitutional declarations. She argues that constitutional authority must remain within the limits established by law and that executive power should not override constitutional principles. Egypt’s constitutional experience reflects the fact that we cannot draft brief, generic and limited constitution provisions. Tahani al-Gebali argues that a constitution should contain clear and comprehensive safeguards. She warns that vague constitutional language can create loopholes and weaken the protection of rights and institutions. We must not be in a rush while drawing up the country's constitution so that we can have a constitution that achieves the revolution's demands. She stresses that constitution-making should be deliberate and inclusive rather than hurried, so that the final document genuinely reflects the aspirations of the Egyptian people. The key guarantee would be by ensuring the balance of power. Tahani al-Gebali explains that constitutional stability depends on maintaining checks and balances among the branches of government to prevent the concentration of power. Egypt is living decisive moments trying to surpass multiple hindrances. I believe that Egyptians will genuinely be able to deal with those moments by using their own solutions instead of resorting to other nations’ experiences and ideas. She argues that Egypt should address its constitutional and political challenges through solutions developed from its own national circumstances rather than copying foreign models. External links Category:Judges from Egypt Category:Women in law Category:Women from Egypt Category:1950 births Category:2022 deaths Category:Women born in the 1950s