Egypt

Ratification CERD: yes in 1969.


Extracts from state reply to Durban Review questionnaire:
The legal protection framework in Egypt includes: (a) the constitution, which spells out the basic freedoms (b) ratification of international treaties and the domestic application of international treaties (c) the criminalization of hatred, incitement and defamation of religion by the penal code. There have been court rulings in 2008 that confer Muslims, converting to other religions, the right to have passports without specifically stating their religion. Bahai's no longer have to carry documents indicating that they are Muslims.


Link to the full document:
http://www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/racism/DurbanReview/docs/session1/MemberStates/Egypt.pdf