Hosni Mubarak trial: TV cameras banned from court

Former dictator Mubarak, 83, who was wheeled into the court on a hospital bed, faces the death penalty if he is found guilty of ordering the killing of protesters during the country’s uprising.

Judge Ahmed Refaat adjourned the case yesterday and said TV cameras would be banned from the trial in future, saying it was “in the general interest”.

Rival groups clashed outside court after the ruling. Furious Sherif Mohamed said: “This is preposterous. The case is necessary for public opinion. Not airing it live means there is a deal with Mubarak.”