In a statement, the board extended its sincere thanks and appreciation to El-Sisi for his swift and immediate response to the recommendations of the National Dialogue regarding pretrial detention.

“His consistent support and follow-up on the implementation of the dialogue's recommendations contribute to achieving prompt justice.” The statement said.

The board of trustees also reaffirmed that since the inception of the National Dialogue, president El-Sisi has spared no effort in implementing any recommendations that emerge from this comprehensive and constructive dialogue.

The board noted that the president has previously used all constitutional powers to implement the dialogue's recommendations, instructing the government multiple times to enforce and activate its outcomes.

In August, the president directed the government to implement the dialogue's recommendations regarding reducing pretrial detention and reforming the criminal justice system.

The board of trustees said in the statement that it hoped and trusted that the president would continue his support for all the recommendations and outcomes of the National Dialogue, particularly concerning pretrial detention.

The Board also expressed its gratitude to Prosecutor-General  Mohamed Shawky for directing the prosecution offices nationwide to review the cases of certain pretrial detainees held under investigation.

Such directives, the statement added, resulted in the release of 151 detainees, including youth and students.

The Supreme State Security Prosecution issued such releases, after taking commitments from the families of young and first-time offenders for their good conduct.

The statement noted that the board hopes these reviews will intensify and continue to resolve many cases of pretrial detention.

Since the reactivation of the Presidential Pardon Committee in April 2022, several pretrial detainees have been released and convicts – including high-level activists – have been pardoned.

The committee considers appeals from entities and political bodies, such as the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) and Parliament’s Human Rights Committee.

It also receives requests through its website.