Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has approved a law delaying the implementation of the new criminal procedures law for another year. The law, which was proposed by MP Hisham Al-Hosari and approved by the House of Representatives, aims to provide sufficient time to complete the necessary preparations for the law's enforcement. The new law sets the start date for the implementation of the criminal procedures law to October 1, 2027.
The law consists of two articles, the first of which replaces the phrase "October 1, 2027" with "October 1, following the date of its publication" in the sixth article of Law No. 174 of 2025, which issued the new criminal procedures law. The second article states that the law will be published in the official gazette and will come into effect the day after its publication. The law was passed to ensure that the necessary preparations are in place to guarantee the proper application of the law and protect citizens' rights and freedoms.
According to the explanatory memorandum of the law, the new criminal procedures law includes comprehensive regulations for criminal procedures, as well as new amendments that require the completion of necessary preparations for its implementation. These preparations include technical, organizational, and human resources requirements. The law's implementation was initially set to begin on October 1, 2027, to allow sufficient time for the necessary preparations.
The preparations for the law's implementation include completing electronic systems for remote litigation, database rules, and means of connection, as well as digitizing procedures. Additionally, the law requires the training and qualification of human resources responsible for its implementation and coordination with various parties involved in the criminal trial process.
The law's implementation will extend to all parts of Egypt, requiring practical tests of new systems and procedures and monitoring any potential obstacles. This is to ensure that all requirements are met before the law comes into effect. The government wants to guarantee that the new law is implemented smoothly and effectively.
The delay in implementing the law aims to provide sufficient time to ensure that the system is ready with all its elements to enforce the new provisions of the law. The government wants to avoid any potential problems that may arise during the implementation process. The law's approval comes after a thorough review and discussion by the relevant authorities.
The new criminal procedures law is expected to bring significant changes to Egypt's judicial system. The law aims to improve the efficiency and fairness of the trial process, while also protecting citizens' rights and freedoms. The delay in implementation will allow for further preparations to ensure that the law achieves its intended goals.
Key points
- Egypt delays implementation of new criminal procedures law until October 2027.
- The law aims to provide sufficient time to complete necessary preparations for its enforcement.
- The new law sets the start date for implementation to October 1, 2027.
