Egypt Daily News – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has announced significant reforms regarding pretrial detention in response to recommendations from the Egyptian National Dialogue Mechanism.
His directives emphasize reducing the maximum limits for pretrial detention, reaffirming its role as a preventive measure necessary for investigations, rather than a punitive measure.
In his statements, President El-Sisi highlighted the importance of expediting the implementation of these recommendations and ensuring that processes related to pretrial detention align with the provisions of the Egyptian Constitution and the National Human Rights Strategy.
He also underscored the need for activating alternative measures to pretrial detention and ensuring that individuals who experience wrongful detention receive appropriate financial and moral compensation.
The official spokesperson for the Presidency indicated that the government’s focus will be on quick and effective action to address the national dialogue’s discussions, which emphasized plurality and expertise.
Overall, these efforts reflect a commitment to reforming the criminal justice system while enhancing the protection of human rights in Egypt.
