Time ‘running out’ for detained Ibrahim Halawa

Supporters of Ibrahim Halawa, the Dublin teenager jailed while awaiting trial in Egypt, say lawyers have warned that time is running out to secure his release.

They have been advised that a presidential decree is Ibrahim’s best chance of being freed, but a decree request must be made by Taoiseach Enda Kenny before the Egyptian courts have a chance to convict him.

MEP Lynn Boylan, who gathered legal experts in Brussels for a briefing session, said it is vital Mr Kenny makes the formal request before the scheduled trial date on December 15.