Egyptian political parties have expressed support for the decision to postpone the implementation of the new Criminal Procedures Law until October 2027. They argue that the additional time will allow for the completion of technical and technological preparations, as well as training for the relevant personnel. The law includes significant developments, such as legal protections, remote litigation, and digital transformation, which require adequate infrastructure and personnel training.
The decision to postpone the law's implementation was made by the House of Representatives, with majority vote. The law's provisions are designed to improve the efficiency and fairness of the judicial system. According to Hussein Abu Al-Atta, a member of the Senate and head of the Egyptian party, the postponement reflects the importance of completing the requirements for the law's implementation, ensuring the readiness of the judicial and executive systems.
Abu Al-Atta emphasized that the law is directly related to rights and freedoms, as well as guarantees for fair trial. He added that the postponement will allow for the completion of necessary preparations within courts, prosecutors, and relevant authorities, enabling the law to be implemented comprehensively. The development of the justice system is also linked to enhancing human rights protection and consolidating the rule of law.
Refaat, a prominent figure in the Conference Party and a professor of political science, stated that the postponement provides the necessary time to complete the requirements for implementation. He stressed that the success of legislative reform is not limited to the approval of the legal text, but also depends on the ability of state institutions to implement it efficiently.
Refaat highlighted the importance of utilizing the postponement period to update the technological infrastructure and prepare electronic systems within courts and prosecutors. He also emphasized the need for training and qualifying those responsible for implementing the law, reducing the likelihood of gaps between legal texts and their implementation mechanisms.
The postponement of the law's implementation has also been welcomed by the Egyptian National Party. Michael Raphael, head of the party, linked the postponement to the importance of developing mechanisms for preparing and discussing legislation. He called for expanding the circle of dialogue around laws that directly affect citizens' rights and the functioning of state institutions.
Raphael emphasized that preparing legislation requires genuine participation from various political and societal parties, as well as utilizing specialized legal studies and extensive discussions before approving laws. He stressed that expanding discussion before issuing legislation allows for the identification and early treatment of potential problems in implementation.
Key points
- The postponement of the new Criminal Procedures Law until October 2027 aims to allow for the completion of technical and technological preparations.
- The law includes significant developments, such as legal protections, remote litigation, and digital transformation.
- The postponement is expected to provide the necessary time for training personnel and updating the technological infrastructure.
