Draft law

Egyptian Parliament set to discuss new draft law regulating doctor-patient relationship

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 11:43 GMT

The Egyptian Medical Liability bill is one of the important draft laws expected to be discussed and approved in the fourth session of the parliament, which is scheduled to be held on the first of next October, with the aim of regulating the relationship between the doctor and the patient, as well as the medical authority.

Parliament approves toughened penalty on agricultural encroachments

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 - 07:17 GMT

The draft law aims to protect national food security and agricultural land, preserve its fertility, as these violations have direct impact on the national economy, sustainable development and agricultural production.

Parliament approves amendments to Egypt’s General Intelligence Law

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 - 10:44 GMT

The House of Representatives, headed by Counselor Hanafi Jabali, Speaker of Parliament, approved Wednesday a report submitted by the Defense and National Security Committee on amending some provisions of the General Intelligence Law.

Egypt to draft law confiscating illegal buildings on agricultural land

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 03:47 GMT

The Prime Minister continued that the violators would be deprived of all forms of subsides on basic commodities, bread, fertilizers, and etc.

Parliamentary committee approves draft law to establish fund to support people with disabilities

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 - 04:59 GMT

The committee approved amending the law no. 200/2020 to establish the fund during a meeting that included more than 60 MPs.

Egyptian parliament to discuss report on draft law authorizing PM to take measures during pandemic

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 - 02:06 GMT

The Egyptian Parliament will on Tuesday will discuss a joint committee report on the draft law submitted by the government regarding measures to confront pandemics.

Egypt discusses draft law for tougher sexual harassment punishment

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 - 12:20 GMT

The amendments harshened the imprisonment term and the fine imposed on the offenders.

All you need to know about objectives of establishing Egyptian Drug Authority

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 - 08:20 GMT

The establishment of these authorities aims at developing the health system and medical industries, providing medication on a regular basis.

State Council legislative department to revise NGOs bill after House approval

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 - 09:09 GMT

The legislative department at the State Council received Monday a draft law on regulating the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) practices, which was approved by parliament.

Parliament's Social Solidary committee discusses new NGO law Tuesday

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 - 12:31 GMT

The Ministry of Social Solidarity has reworded the draft law and sent it to the parliament last week.

Draft law to combat illegal export of genetic resources

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 - 11:46 GMT

The Energy and Environment Committee at the House of Representatives approved on Monday a draft law that sets a penalty ranging from LE50,000 to LE200,000.

Finance Ministry finishes amendments to law of private sector’s participation

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 04:09 GMT

The law is aimed at simplifying procedures, reducing the timetable for implementation and providing more flexible mechanisms for contracting to achieve sustainable development.

New draft law to impose tougher penalties for spreading rumors

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 - 10:14 GMT

The draft law also calls for establishing a watchdog to spot rumors, and issue statements to respond to them once they emerge and spread.

New draft law to regulate advertisements: Parliamentarian

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 - 01:30 GMT

The parliamentarian Mohamed Farag Amer submitted a draft law calling for establishing advertisers syndicate aims to regulate a huge advertisement without censorship.

MP to submit draft law calling for abolishing drug abuse punishment

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 - 12:53 GMT

Parliamentarian John Talat will submit a draft law to the Parliament calling for abolishing drug abuse punishment and referring patients to the hospital.

What you need to know about consumer protection law Sisi ratified

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 - 08:52 GMT

The law prohibits carrying out practices that violate the basic rights of consumers, including the right to get products that are not harmful for their health.

Equality in inheritance stirs controversy in Egypt

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 - 08:52 GMT

Inheritance equality between men and women, which Tunisia calls for, has stirred controversy in Egypt.

Parliament to discuss law cancelling debtors’ imprisonment

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 - 09:53 GMT

The Parliament is preparing to study a draft law that suggests involving debtors in community service as an alternative penalty to imprisonment.

Draft law amending Protection of Antiquities Law to be approved next week

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 - 07:45 GMT

The government-drafted law that amends some provisions of Law No. 117 of 1983, known as the Protection of Antiquities Law, will be approved next week.

Traffic, anti-terror, hotels laws to be amended to combat terrorism

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 - 12:09 GMT

The Parliament’s Legislative Committee initially approved the government-drafted law to amend some provisions of laws on hotels and tourist facilities, traffic, and terrorism.

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