Egypt Delays New Criminal Procedure Law Until October 2027

Egypt has postponed the implementation of its new Criminal Procedure Law by one year, giving the authorities concerned additional time to complete their preparations.

Law No. 174 of 2025 will now take effect on October 1, 2027, instead of the previously scheduled date of October 1, 2026.

The reason given for the delay is to allow more time for readiness before the new law comes into force. The revised timetable extends the preparation period for the bodies responsible for applying it.

The postponement concerns the law’s start date. The summary provided does not specify which preparations remain outstanding or set out any changes to the law’s provisions.