Family Law
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly addressed the controversy surrounding the Personal Status Law, stating that the government is aware these laws will spark significant debate.
A new draft family law requires an appendix to be attached to marriage or divorce certificates outlining the rights and obligations of both parties, including a condition that a husband may not take another wife without written permission from his current spouse.
Egypt’s Cabinet approved a draft Family Law on Wednesday, 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.
In a long-awaited move, the Egyptian government has approved the draft Family Law for Christians, paving the way for parliamentary discussion.
The government said the move comes in line with directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to expedite the submission of family law bills for both Christians and Muslims, as well as a family support fund bill, to parliament.
The new amendments to the Family Law are among the most significant, most anticipated pieces of legislation in the Egyptian society. They aim to resolve persistent societal issues and modernize current family-related regulations.
