31/03/2016 JUA 31/03/2016 JAL Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted EGY 5/2016 Egypt Freedom of expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Independence of judges and lawyers; Alleged arbitrary and unfair disciplinary proceedings against at least 71 judges, reportedly for exercising their rights to freedom of expression, opinion, peaceful assembly and association. According to the information received, at least 71 judges were subject to alleged arbitrary and unfair disciplinary proceedings in two cases referred to as the “July 2013 Statement Case” and the “Judges for Egypt Case”. It is reported that at least 46 judges were forcibly retired from their offices as a result of the proceedings. With regards to both cases, it is alleged that the proceedings contravened the judges’ right to a fair hearing by an independent and impartial organ, as well as their rights to freedom of expression, opinion, peaceful assembly and association. Grave concern is expressed that the proceedings may form part of a widespread crackdown carried out by the Egyptian authorities against members of the judiciary, causing a chilling effect on judicial independence. KEN 1/2016 Kenya Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders; Allegations of increasing intimidation, harassment and criminalization of journalists, bloggers, online content creators and social media users in Kenya. According to the information received, since 2015, the number of cases of criminalization and arrests of journalists, bloggers, online content creators and social media users has significantly increased. Concerns are expressed at the use of domestic legislation, including section 29 of the Kenya Information and Communication Act (KICA), to target those with dissenting views critical of the Government and its officials, including in relation to reports and allegations of corruption, misconducts of politicians or public officials, or other cases of public interest. A call is made to review the KICA and its application in order to ensure its compliance with article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Reply A/HRC/33/32 32 Date Type