Alexandria's Lawyers Syndicate took a decision at its Monday meeting that its lawyers will not defend police officers in any court cases.
The syndicate also decided to ban police officers from registering at the lawyers syndicate when pursuing their law degree, a practice commonly undertaken by police officers after they retire from police.
The syndicate's decisions come after several lawyers were assaulted by police officers at Alexandria's Raml police station on Saturday, and arrested later when protesting the attack. The lawyers were at the station to follow up on cases against arrested protesters.
On Sunday, the head of the syndicate met with the lawyers who were assaulted and promised he would file complaints against the interior minister and the security directorate in Alexandria.
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