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​Egypt’s Cabinet approved a draft Family Law, acting on directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to expedite the referral of family legislation for Christians and Muslims, alongside the Family Support Fund, to Parliament. Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly affirmed during the session that the government is committed to submitting these draft laws to Parliament on a weekly basis following Cabinet discussions.

This initiative aims to fulfill citizen aspirations, preserve social stability, and safeguard the rights of all involved parties. The Prime Minister noted that the legislation discussed on Wednesday is the second of three planned draft laws, with the final draft scheduled for discussion in a subsequent meeting.

A committee of specialized judges drafted the law over the course of a year, involving more than 40 working sessions. The legislation is designed to protect family cohesion in accordance with Article 10 of the Constitution and prioritize the best interests of the child as mandated by Article 80. Furthermore, the law fulfills international commitments regarding the Rights of the Child and reinforces constitutional guarantees of gender equality and protection against violence.

These objectives were pursued while adhering strictly to the principles of Islamic Sharia, which remains the primary source of legislation for Muslim family law under Article 2 of the Constitution. The draft law consolidates substantive and procedural personal status matters into a single framework, replacing five separate laws—some over a century old—to create a comprehensive guide for both citizens and legal practitioners. The proposed law consists of six articles of issuance and 355 substantive articles divided into three main sections.

These sections address personal guardianship, property guardianship for all Egyptians, and litigation procedures before family courts. Following the Cabinet discussion, Prime Minister Madbouly emphasized that while the government has diligently prepared this draft, it remains fully open to amendments or opinions proposed by members of Parliament.

Source: Egypt Today