CAIRO, Jan 29 (Aswat Masriya) Egypt’s interim government agreed on Wednesday on proposed amendments to the country’s military judiciary law, which was issued in 1996.

The amendments include granting defendants the right to appeal court rulings and requires the Grand Mufti’s approval on verdicts of death capital.

The cabinet released a statement late on Wednesday, saying that the amendments were approved to guarantee the principles of justice and dignity in accordance with the constitution.