The National Assembly welcomes President Sisi’s decision, considering it a pivotal step in reforming the criminal justice system.

The National Assembly for Defending Rights and Freedoms commends the decision of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to return the draft Criminal Procedure Code to the House of Representatives for further study and review. This decision comes after its issuance and the subsequent petitions and demands from the legal and professional community. The Assembly affirms that this response reflects a clear political will to develop the legislative structure to enhance the protection of rights and freedoms and achieve balanced criminal justice.
The Assembly believes that this step represents an important development in the process of reforming the legislative and legal system in Egypt, particularly since the Criminal Procedure Code is one of the pivotal laws that directly impacts fair trial guarantees and the protection of citizens’ fundamental rights. This presidential initiative also reflects the state’s commitment to aligning national legislation with the constitution and Egypt’s international human rights obligations.
The Assembly affirms that His Excellency the President’s decision is not limited to the legislative dimension alone, but also carries profound legal and humanitarian significance, as it coincided with the response to the petition submitted by the National Council for Human Rights to reconsider the conditions of a number of prisoners, most notably Alaa Abdel Fattah. This reflects the state’s commitment to… Strengthening the path of justice and upholding the values ​​of fairness, it affirms the seriousness of the political will to adopt reforms that simultaneously address both human rights and development dimensions.
The Association also believes that this decision opens the door to a broad parliamentary and societal debate, ensuring the benefit of diverse perspectives and experiences, including the outcomes of the national dialogue, leading to a modern, effective and fair law that enhances trust between citizens and justice institutions.
The Association concludes its statement by affirming its full support for this important presidential step and its hope that it will represent the beginning of a broader wave of legislative reforms that enhance rights and freedoms, consolidate the process of building a state of law and institutions, and represent a qualitative shift in the path of human rights in Egypt.