Egyptian lawyers representing families of some of those killed in the protests that ousted Hosni Mubarak joined the prosecution in its call for the court to hand down the "maximum penalty" to the former president.
Mubarak and former Interior Minister Habib el-Adli, who is being tried alongside him, have denied charges that include complicity in the deaths of demonstrators.
Prosecutors last week called for the death penalty for Mubarak and el-Adli for their alleged roles in the killing of protesters who joined the rallies that led to the former president's ouster in February.
Amir Salem, a lawyer, told the court the killing of "peaceful protesters" took place in a "methodical" manner in different provinces, the state-run Middle East News Agency (MENA) reported.
He alleged that this happened with Mubarak's knowledge and his "approval that live ammunition be used to disperse peaceful protesters," MENA said.
At least 846 people were killed during the revolt which started in January. Mubarak's trial began on August 3rd after pressure from demonstrators demanding a swift and public prosecution of the man they blame for corruption, political repression and police abuses.
Today's hearing was adjourned until tomorrow when lawyers representing the families of the victims are scheduled to continue their arguments, MENA said.
Agencies