Egyptian Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Hani Hanna, has stated that the government fully supports a parliamentary proposal to delay the implementation of the new Criminal Procedures Law. The law was initially set to take effect on October 1, 2026. This move reflects a shared commitment to ensuring the law's effective application without obstacles. The proposal was approved during an extraordinary session of the House of Representatives, chaired by Speaker Hesham Badawi.
The proposed law aims to delay the implementation of the new Criminal Procedures Law until October 1, 2027. This postponement will allow sufficient time for the completion of necessary preparations, including the development of regulatory and technical requirements. The goal is to guarantee the law's proper implementation, achieve its intended objectives, and fulfill its obligations while protecting citizens' rights and freedoms.
Minister Hani Hanna emphasized that since the issuance of the new Criminal Procedures Law, the government has been working to prepare courts and investigation rooms. He noted that the additional year will be used to complete the necessary technological and technical preparations. Hanna stressed that granting more time for testing and ensuring comprehensive readiness represents an opportunity to guarantee the law's proper implementation.
The Minister highlighted that the law's application will cover all parts of Egypt, requiring thorough testing of new procedural systems and monitoring of any challenges. He emphasized the importance of this transitional phase in enhancing integrated coordination with all parties involved in the criminal trial process.
The government insists that a one-year postponement is sufficient for completing necessary tests, preparations, and verifying the system's readiness. This is in response to a proposal to delay the law's implementation for two years. Minister Hanna praised the coordination and continuous support between the executive and legislative branches.
The proposed law consists of two articles. The first article replaces the phrase "October 1, 2027" with "the first of October following the date of its publication" in the sixth article of Law No. 174 of 2025. The second article stipulates that the law will be published in the Official Gazette and will take effect the day after its publication.
The Egyptian government is committed to providing technical support and training in areas needed by Eritrea. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between Egyptian officials and Eritrean representatives. The cooperation aims to strengthen bilateral relations and support Eritrea's development efforts.
Key points
- The Egyptian government supports a parliamentary proposal to delay the implementation of the new Criminal Procedures Law until October 1, 2027.
